Socket 🔌

Maldives uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K and Type L.

Languages 🗣️

• Divehi

Currency 💱

1 MVR = 0.06 USD

Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (symbol: Rf), code MVR.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 rufiyaas. Rufiyaa is subdivided into 100 laaris. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 rufiyaas and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 laaris.

ATM 🏧🏦

Common

Automatic teller machines are common in Maldives. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Maldives. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Maldives uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Maldives upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

112

Police :

112

Ambulance :

112

Fire department :

112

Calling ☎️

International

To call Maldives, dial +, then 960 (the country code for Maldives), then the area code and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Maldives, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 6 .

international: + 960 6 1234567
calling local: 6 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Maldives is on average 3.2 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Maldives is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 265.51 MVR, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Dhiraagu or Ooredoo.

Rules 🚗

Limits 🚦

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔