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Kuwait travel essentials
Quick answers to the practical questions every visitor to Kuwait asks.
Quick answer: Currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), time is UTC+3, plug type G at 240V, weekend is Friday and Saturday, and the emergency number is 112.
Money
Cards are widely accepted. Carry some KWD cash for small shops and souqs. Compare rates with our KWD exchange rates page and avoid unlicensed street exchangers.
SIM and internet
Visitors can buy local SIMs or eSIMs from Kuwait’s mobile operators. Bring your passport. See our SIM guide.
Power, time and language
- Plug types G and C, 240V, 50Hz; bring an adapter
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving
- Arabic is official and English is widely used
Weekend and holidays
The weekend is Friday and Saturday. National Day (25 February) and Liberation Day (26 February) are public holidays, plus Islamic holidays that move with the lunar calendar. See public holidays.
Emergency and health
Dial 112 for emergencies. Carry travel insurance and any prescription medicines in original packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What currency is used in Kuwait?
The Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
What plug is used in Kuwait?
Type G and C sockets at 240V, 50Hz.
What is the weekend in Kuwait?
Friday and Saturday.
What is the emergency number in Kuwait?
112.
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