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Tunisia

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

EmergencyPolice 197Ambulance 190Fire 198

Plug typesC · E230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyTNDTunisian Dinar

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+216 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 12.3 million people live in Tunisia, on 163,610 km². The capital is Tunis.

Capital: Tunis
Population: 12,348,573
Area: 163,610 km²
Official language: Arabic

Land borders

Algeria Libya

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 Tunisia?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Tunisia?
Call 197 for the police, 190 for an ambulance and 198 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Tunisia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Tunisia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Prices are in Tunisian Dinar (TND).
What language do they speak in Tunisia?
Official language: Arabic.
How do I call a number in Tunisia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +216.