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South Sudan

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

Emergency999All emergencies

Plug typesC · D230 V · 50 Hz CurrencySSPSouth Sudanese Pound

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+211 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 12.2 million people live in South Sudan, on 644,329 km². The capital is Juba.

Capital: Juba
Population: 12,188,788
Area: 644,329 km²
Official language: English

Land borders

Central African Republic DR Congo Ethiopia Kenya Sudan Uganda

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 South Sudan?
Sockets take plug type C/D, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in South Sudan?
Call 999 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in South Sudan?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in South Sudan?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
Prices are in South Sudanese Pound (SSP).
What language do they speak in South Sudan?
Official language: English.
How do I call a number in South Sudan from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +211.