🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter.
The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type A: Two flat parallel pins (no earth)
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
🕒 Time difference
Peru is 5 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 6 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN).
Around 10% in restaurants. Tips for trekking guides and porters are 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 and Quechua. Dialling code: +51.
Quick answers for Peru
Places in Peru
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Peru?
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter. The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Peru use?
Peru uses type A, C: type A – Two flat parallel pins (no earth); type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"). The voltage is 220V at 60Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Peru?
Peru is 5 hours behind the UK in the UK winter and 6 hours behind the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Peru?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Peru?
The Peruvian sol (PEN).
Do you tip in Peru?
Around 10% in restaurants. Tips for trekking guides and porters are customary.
What is the dialling code for Peru?
+51. From a UK phone, dial +51 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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