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Iraq

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 104Ambulance 122Fire 115

Plug typesC · D · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyIQDIraqi Dinar

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+964 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 47 million people live in Iraq, on 437,072 km². The capital is Baghdad.

Capital: Baghdad
Population: 47,020,774
Area: 437,072 km²
Official languages: Arabic and Kurdish language

Land borders

Iran Jordan Kuwait Saudi Arabia Syria Türkiye

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Iraq?
Sockets take plug type C/D/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Iraq?
Call 104 for the police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Iraq?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Iraq?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Iraq?
Prices are in Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
What language do they speak in Iraq?
Official languages: Arabic and Kurdish language.
How do I call a number in Iraq from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +964.