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Lithuania

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

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyEUREuro

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+370 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 2.89 million people live in Lithuania, on 65,300 km². The capital is Vilnius.

Capital: Vilnius
Population: 2,888,774
Area: 65,300 km²
Official languages: Lithuanian

Land borders

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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 Lithuania?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Lithuania?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Lithuania?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Lithuania?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Lithuania?
Prices are in Euro (EUR).
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
Official languages: Lithuanian.
How do I call a number in Lithuania from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +370.