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Mongolia

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

EmergencyPolice 102Ambulance 103Fire 101

Plug typesC · E220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyMNTMongolian Tugrik

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+976 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 3.57 million people live in Mongolia, on 1,564,116 km². The capital is Ulaanbaatar.

Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Population: 3,568,978
Area: 1,564,116 km²
Official languages: Mongolian

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 Mongolia?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Mongolia?
Call 102 for the police, 103 for an ambulance and 101 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Mongolia?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Mongolia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Mongolia?
Prices are in Mongolian Tugrik (MNT).
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
Official languages: Mongolian.
How do I call a number in Mongolia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +976.