Ecuador travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Ecuador: travel advice level, plug type A/B, 120V, emergency 911, currency USD.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid non-essential travel to parts Updated 2026-11-01
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Updated information about heavy rain and flooding on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. (Warnings and insurance)
Updated information about heavy rain and flooding on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. (Warnings and insurance)
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CapitalQuito
CurrencyUSD
LanguagesSpanish, Shuar, Northern Quichua
Calling code+593
Emergency numbers911 · 101 · 102 · 131
Plug typesType A, Type B
Voltage120 V
Driving sideRight
Population17M