Paraguay
Latin America & the Caribbean · 18 specs
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Paraguay (PY / PRY / 600) operates on a 220 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type N sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG, ₲), country calling code is +595 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 911, and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad) / CONATEL / INTN / ISO 3166-1 / DINACOPA · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Paraguay ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | Tetã Paraguái (Guaraní) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | PY |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | PRY |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 600 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +595 CONATEL (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .py CNC Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | PY Mercosur Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG, ₲) No subunits (cents abolished) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 220 V (±10%), 50 Hz ANDE Standard (100% Hydro ITAIPU/Yacyretá) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type C (Europlug) & Type N 10 A / 16 A, 220 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Ley Nacional de Tránsito 5016 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) INTN Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) NP-ISO 216 |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 Sistema 911 Policía Nacional |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 1001 Asunción) DINACOPA Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-3 (Summer) / UTC-4 (Winter) DST observed |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 220 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type A, Type B, Type C (Europlug) & Type N. Mixes North American style Type A/B receptacles with European Type C Europlugs and the Brazilian-style Type N standard.
- 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 +595. 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. 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 Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG, ₲).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-3 (Summer) / UTC-4 (Winter).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 1001 Asunción).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Paraguay.