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Serbia

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

EmergencyPolice 192Ambulance 194Fire 193

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyRSDSerbian Dinar

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+381 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 6.55 million people live in Serbia, on 88,499 km². The capital is Belgrade.

Capital: Belgrade
Population: 6,549,143
Area: 88,499 km²
Official languages: Serbian

Land borders

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Hungary Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia Romania

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 Serbia?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Serbia?
Call 192 for the police, 194 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Serbia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Serbia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Serbia?
Prices are in Serbian Dinar (RSD).
What language do they speak in Serbia?
Official languages: Serbian.
How do I call a number in Serbia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +381.