Peru
Latin America & the Caribbean · 18 specs
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Peru (PE / PER / 604) operates on a 220 V / 60 Hz electrical grid using universal combination Type A/B/C sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Peruvian Sol (PEN, S/), country calling code is +51 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 911 (or 105 Police / 116 Fire / 106 SAMU), and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: OSINERGMIN / MTC / INACAL / ISO 3166-1 / Serpost · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Peru ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | República del Perú |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | PE |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | PER |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 604 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +51 OSIPTEL (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .pe Red Científica Peruana (RCP) |
| Vehicle Registration Code | PE UNECE Standard |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Peruvian Sol (PEN, S/) 100 Céntimos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 220 V (±5%), 60 Hz Código Nacional de Electricidad (CNE) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type A, Type B & Type C (Universal Multi-Socket) 10 A / 15 A, 220 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Reglamento Nacional de Tránsito |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) INACAL Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) NTP Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 / 105 (Police: 105, Bomberos: 116, SAMU: 106) Emergency Services |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 15001 Lima) Serpost Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-5 (PET) No DST observed |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 220 V (±5%), 60 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type A, Type B & Type C (Universal Multi-Socket). Uses North American style Type A (2-blade ungrounded) and Type B (3-prong grounded) receptacles.
- 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 +51. 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 / 105 (Police: 105, Bomberos: 116, SAMU: 106). 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 Peruvian Sol (PEN, S/).
- 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-5 (PET).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 15001 Lima).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Peru.