Cuba
Latin America & the Caribbean · 15 specs
Direct Answer
Cuba (CU / CUB / 192) operates on a 110 V / 220 V (60 Hz) electrical grid using Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type L sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP, $), country calling code is +53, emergency dispatch is 106 (Police) / 104 (Ambulance), and paper standard is Carta / ISO A4.
Source: Unión Eléctrica (UNE) / ETECSA / ONN / ISO 3166-1 / Correos de Cuba · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Cuba ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | CU |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | CUB |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 192 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +53 ETECSA (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 119 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .cu CubaNIC |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Cuban Peso (CUP, $) 100 Centavos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 110 V / 220 V, 60 Hz UNE Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type C & Type L 15 A / 125 V & 220 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Código de Vialidad |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Oficina Nacional de Normalización |
| Standard Office Paper Format | Carta (8.5 × 11 in) & ISO 216 A4 |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 106 (Police) / 104 (Ambulance) / 105 (Fire) Emergency Services |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-5 (CDT/CST) DST observed |
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, Type B, Type C & Type L. Uses Italian-style Type L 3-in-line sockets alongside Type C Europlugs.
- 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 +53. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 119 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 106 (Police) / 104 (Ambulance) / 105 (Fire). 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 Cuban Peso (CUP, $).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize Carta (8.5 × 11 in) & ISO 216 A4. Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-5 (CDT/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 → Republic of Cuba.