Libya Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Libya
1515
General Emergency
1515
Police
193
Ambulance / Medical
190
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Tripoli
Currency
LYD (LD)
Official Language
Arabic (Official)
Country Code
+218
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Libya
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No tolls on the trans-coastal highway (Via Balbia).
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants and cafés. Round up bills. Guides and drivers appreciate cash gratuities in Dinar or USD.
- DO Greet warmly in Arabic ("Salam Alaykum").
- DO Treat ancient UNESCO ruins with utmost care and respect.
- DON'T Alcohol consumption and import are strictly prohibited under national law.
- DON'T Never take photos of military checkpoints, personnel, or government buildings.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, D, F & L (230V, 50Hz – Europlugs and Schuko standard fit).
Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only sealed bottled mineral water.
Insider Tip: Leptis Magna is considered the Mediterranean’s most complete and magnificent ancient Roman city, featuring a massive theater right on the seashore.
