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Romania

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

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyRONRomanian Leu

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+40 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 19 million people live in Romania, on 238,397 km². The capital is Bucharest.

Capital: Bucharest
Population: 19,020,271
Area: 238,397 km²
Official languages: Romanian

Land borders

Bulgaria Hungary Moldova Serbia 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 Romania?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Romania?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Romania?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Romania?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Romania?
Prices are in Romanian Leu (RON).
What language do they speak in Romania?
Official languages: Romanian.
How do I call a number in Romania from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +40.