Uruguay
Latin America & the Caribbean · 18 specs
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Uruguay (UY / URY / 858) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C, Type F (Schuko), and Type L sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU, $U), country calling code is +598 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 911, and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: UTE (Administración Nacional de Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas) / URSEC / UNIT / ISO 3166-1 / Correo Uruguayo · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Oriental Republic of Uruguay ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | República Oriental del Uruguay |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | UY |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | URY |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 858 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +598 URSEC (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .uy SeCIU Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | ROU Mercosur Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Uruguayan Peso (UYU, $U) 100 Centésimos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz UTE Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) & Type L 10 A / 16 A, 230 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) UNASEV Standard |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) UNIT Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) UNIT-ISO 216 |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 Ministerio del Interior |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 11000 Montevideo) Correo Uruguayo |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-3 (UYT) No DST |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) & 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 +598. 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 Uruguayan Peso (UYU, $U).
- 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 (UYT).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 11000 Montevideo).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Oriental Republic of Uruguay.