🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a US-style (type A/B) adapter.
The voltage is 120V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
- Type A: Two flat parallel pins (no earth)
- Type B: Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin
🕒 Time difference
The Dominican Republic is 4 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 5 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
A 10% service charge is added by law, and an extra 10% for good service is customary.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Spanish. Dialling code: +1 809.
Quick answers for the Dominican Republic
Places in the Dominican Republic
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Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for the Dominican Republic?
Yes. You'll need a US-style (type A/B) adapter. The voltage is 120V, much lower than the UK's 230V. Phone, laptop and camera chargers marked "100–240V" are fine with an adapter. UK hairdryers, straighteners and kettles usually won't work properly unless they're dual-voltage. You'd need a voltage converter, or buy one locally.
What plug type does the Dominican Republic use?
The Dominican Republic uses type A, B: type A – Two flat parallel pins (no earth); type B – Two flat parallel pins plus a round earth pin. The voltage is 120V at 60Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic is 4 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 5 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Dominican Republic?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican peso (DOP).
Do you tip in the Dominican Republic?
A 10% service charge is added by law, and an extra 10% for good service is customary.
What is the dialling code for the Dominican Republic?
+1 809. From a UK phone, dial +1 809 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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