Useful Local Information
Useful everyday information for your stay in Monaco, from currency, language and telephone codes to public Wi-Fi, drinking-water points, public toilets and digital city tools.
Monaco at a glance
Small details that make a visit easier
Some of the most useful information during a trip does not belong to an attraction, transport route or public office.
Useful Local Information brings together practical details that can help with everyday situations: communicating, getting online, finding drinking water, locating public facilities and knowing where to look when you need additional assistance.
For specialist information about transport, emergencies, pharmacies, accessibility or official services, use the dedicated ViewMonaco guides linked from this page.
Useful basics before you arrive
A few key facts are worth knowing before using local services or making plans in Monaco.
Euro (€)
The euro is Monaco’s official monetary unit and euro notes and coins are used throughout the Principality.
French
French is the official language of Monaco. Visitor-facing businesses and services may also communicate in other languages.
+377
The Principality has its own international country code. Use +377 when calling a Monaco number from abroad.
CET / CEST
Monaco follows Central European Time and observes Central European Summer Time during the daylight-saving period.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi hotspots are available around Monaco. Use the official Your Monaco service to locate useful connectivity points.
Public Fountains
Public drinking-water points can be found around Monaco. Always check the sign on the fountain confirming whether the water is potable.
Your Monaco puts everyday city information on a map
The official Your Monaco platform provides interactive urban information that can be particularly useful while moving around the Principality.
Monaco’s official tourist map specifically identifies the service as a way to find Wi-Fi hotspots, water fountains, public parking and access for persons with reduced mobility.
For visitors, this makes it useful for solving small practical questions without having to search several separate websites.
Find nearby city facilities
Useful things to know while exploring Monaco
These small practical details can become surprisingly useful when you are already out in the city.
Public Toilets
Public toilets are available at different locations around the Principality and are marked on Monaco’s official tourist city map.
Drinking Water
Public fountains are distributed around Monaco and can be found using Your Monaco. Monaco regulations require public fountains to display whether the water supplied is potable or non-potable.
Postal Services
La Poste Monaco operates postal services in the Principality for letters, parcels, registered mail and other postal needs.
Lost Property
Items lost in Monaco can be handled through the Police Lost Property Office operated by the Direction de la Sûreté Publique.
Consular Assistance
If you lose a passport or require assistance from your own country, identify the relevant embassy, consulate or consular representation serving Monaco.
Visitor Information
Monaco’s official tourist information services can help with destination information, orientation and practical visitor questions.
Stay connected without surprises
Monaco uses the international telephone code +377. When saving Monaco numbers, using the international format makes them easier to call from a foreign mobile phone.
Public Wi-Fi can be useful for maps and local information, but your mobile network may apply its own roaming conditions. Check your operator’s roaming terms before relying heavily on mobile data while in Monaco.
Save numbers with +377
The international format is the most useful format when saving Monaco telephone contacts on a foreign device.
Use public Wi-Fi when useful
The official tourist map confirms free Wi-Fi availability in Monaco, and Your Monaco can help identify hotspot locations.
Check roaming before arrival
International mobile plans differ. Confirm your own operator’s rates and Monaco coverage before using large amounts of mobile data.
Four small preparations that can help later
Save an offline map
Having a basic map available without a data connection can be useful when moving between Monaco’s different levels.
Save essential contacts
Keep important telephone numbers in international format, especially emergency and accommodation contacts.
Check time-sensitive hours
Public holidays, exceptional events and operational changes can affect opening hours for services and attractions.
Know where emergency information is
ViewMonaco’s Emergency Numbers page keeps Monaco’s main emergency contacts together in one place.
Useful tools and ViewMonaco guides
Move from general local information to the specialist resource that matches what you need.
Local information checked against official Monaco sources
Core facts and city-service information on this page are based on Monaco legislation, Monaco Government information and material published by the official Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority. Facilities and operational information can change, so time-sensitive details should still be checked before use.
Continue with specialist practical guides
Use the dedicated ViewMonaco page when you need more specific information.
Keep the everyday essentials close at hand
Use this guide for quick local information and return to Practical Information whenever you need a more specialised ViewMonaco guide.