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Moldova

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

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyMDLMoldovan Leu

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+373 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 2.36 million people live in Moldova, on 33,844 km². The capital is Chișinău.

Capital: Chișinău
Population: 2,360,527
Area: 33,844 km²
Official language: Romanian

Land borders

Romania Ukraine

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 Moldova?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Moldova?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Moldova?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Moldova?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Moldova?
Prices are in Moldovan Leu (MDL).
What language do they speak in Moldova?
Official language: Romanian.
How do I call a number in Moldova from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +373.