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Uruguay

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

Emergency911All emergencies

Plug typesC · F · I · L220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyUYUUruguayan Peso

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+598 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 3.38 million people live in Uruguay, on 176,215 km². The capital is Montevideo.

Capital: Montevideo
Population: 3,384,688
Area: 176,215 km²
Official languages: Spanish

Land borders

Argentina Brazil

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 Uruguay?
Sockets take plug type C/F/I/L, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Uruguay?
Call 911 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Uruguay?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Uruguay?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
Prices are in Uruguayan Peso (UYU).
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
Official languages: Spanish.
How do I call a number in Uruguay from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +598.