Tuvalu
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Tuvalu (TV / TUV / 798) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type I sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD, $) alongside Tuvaluan coins, country calling code is +688 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 911, and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC) / ISO 3166-1 / Tuvalu Post · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Tuvalu ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | Tuvalu (Tuvaluan) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | TV |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | TUV |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 798 UN M49 (Code 009) |
| Country Calling Code | +688 TTC (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .tv Tuvalu Telecom / GoDaddy Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | TUV UNECE Standard |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Australian Dollar (AUD, $) & Tuvaluan Dollar 100 Cents |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V, 50 Hz Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type I (AS/NZS 3112 standard) 10 A / 230 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Tuvalu Traffic Regulations |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) National standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 (Police: 20222, Hospital: 20202) Tuvalu Police Service |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+12 (TVT) No DST observed |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type I (AS/NZS 3112 standard). Uses Type I inverted V-prong sockets (compatible with Australian/New Zealand or Chinese/Argentine configurations).
- 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 +688. 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: 20222, Hospital: 20202). 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 left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) 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 Australian Dollar (AUD, $) & Tuvaluan Dollar.
- 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+12 (TVT).
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 → Tuvalu.