Belize
Latin America & the Caribbean · 15 specs
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Belize (BZ / BLZ / 084) operates on a 110 V / 220 V (60 Hz) electrical grid using NEMA 1-15 (Type A), NEMA 5-15 (Type B), and Type G sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Belize Dollar (BZD, BZ$), country calling code is +501, emergency dispatch is 911, and paper standard is US Letter.
Source: BEL (Belize Electricity Limited) / PUC / BBS / ISO 3166-1 / Belize Postal Service · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Belize ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | BZ |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | BLZ |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 084 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +501 PUC (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .bz University of Belize |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Belize Dollar (BZD, BZ$) 2:1 Peg with USD |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 110 V / 220 V, 60 Hz Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type A (NEMA 1-15), Type B & Type G 15 A / 13 A |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act |
| Primary Measurement System | Imperial & Metric mix Belize Bureau of Standards |
| Standard Office Paper Format | US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 (Police: 90, Fire: 990) Emergency Services |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-6 (CST) No DST |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 110 V / 220 V, 60 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type A (NEMA 1-15), Type B & Type G. Uses standard British Type G 3-pin rectangular blade plugs with internal fuse protection and child safety shutters.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +501. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 911 (Police: 90, Fire: 990). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Belize Dollar (BZD, BZ$).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-6 (CST).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes Standard postal system.
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Belize.