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Netherlands

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

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+31 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 18.1 million people live in the Netherlands, on 41,850 km². The capital is Amsterdam.

Capital: Amsterdam
Population: 18,087,633
Area: 41,850 km²
Official languages: Dutch

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 the Netherlands?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in the Netherlands?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in the Netherlands?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Netherlands?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in the Netherlands?
Prices are in Euro (EUR).
What language do they speak in the Netherlands?
Official languages: Dutch.
How do I call a number in the Netherlands from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +31.