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Nepal

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

EmergencyPolice 100Ambulance 102Fire 101

Plug typesC · D · M230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyNPRNepalese Rupee

Drives on theleft

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+977 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 29.6 million people live in Nepal, on 147,181 km². The capital is Kathmandu.

Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 29,618,118
Area: 147,181 km²
Official languages: Nepali

Land borders

China India

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 Nepal?
Sockets take plug type C/D/M, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Nepal?
Call 100 for the police, 102 for an ambulance and 101 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Nepal?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Nepal?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Nepal?
Prices are in Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
What language do they speak in Nepal?
Official languages: Nepali.
How do I call a number in Nepal from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +977.