Kuwait Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Kuwait
112
General Emergency
112
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Kuwait City
Currency
KWD (KD)
Official Language
Arabic
Country Code
+965
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Kuwait
Urban / City
60 km/h
Rural
80-100 km/h
Highway
120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Public roads and expressways are toll-free.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15% in restaurants. Tips are customarily given in cash or rounded up on the final bill.
- DO Wear conservative and modest clothing in public areas.
- DO Honor invitations to a Diwaniya (social gathering hall).
- DO Remove footwear before entering homes and carpeted halls.
- DON'T Strict total ban on alcohol and pork products (import and possession illegal).
- DON'T Avoid political critiques or questioning cultural values.
- DON'T Refrain from public displays of affection.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (British 3-pin plug, 240V, 50Hz). Adapter required.
Tap Water: Desalinated water – safe for boiling; bottled or filtered water widely preferred for drinking.
Insider Tip: Visit the iconic Kuwait Towers at sunset and wander through historic Souq Al-Mubarakiya for authentic regional dining.
