Uzbekistan
The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.
The country in brief
About 37.1 million people live in Uzbekistan, on 448,978 km². The capital is Tashkent.
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Population
- 37,053,428
- Area
- 448,978 km²
- Official language
- Uzbek
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 Uzbekistan?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Uzbekistan?
Call 102 for the police, 103 for an ambulance and 101 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Uzbekistan?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Uzbekistan?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Uzbekistan?
Prices are in Uzbekistani Som (UZS).
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
Official language: Uzbek.
How do I call a number in Uzbekistan from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +998.
Entry rules and travel advice
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice. Your own government keeps them up to date, so check its advice before you book.
Links checked October 30, 2026.
