Power & Connectivity (SIM)
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
Croatia uses 230V / 50Hz with Type C and Type F sockets (European two round pins; Type F has earth clips). Bring a Type C/F adapter; travellers from 100–120V countries need a converter for devices that are not dual-voltage.
- Voltage
- 230V / 50Hz
- Sockets
- Type C and F
- Adapter
- Type C/F needed
- Most phone/laptop chargers are 100–240V and fine with an adapter
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
The main operators are Hrvatski Telekom (HT, T-Mobile group), A1 and Telemach. Prepaid SIMs are sold at operator shops, kiosks and supermarkets. EU visitors can use their home plan at no extra cost ("roam like at home").
- Operators
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1, Telemach
- Where
- Shops, kiosks, supermarkets
- EU roaming
- Home plan, no extra cost
- Nationwide 4G/5G coverage is good in towns and along the coast
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
eSIM travel plans are a convenient option: buy one online before arrival and install it in minutes, with no physical SIM or shop visit. EU visitors may simply use home roaming instead.
- Convenience
- Buy online before arrival
- Setup
- No physical SIM
- EU visitors
- Home roaming may suffice
- Check your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
Wi-Fi is widely available and generally good in hotels, cafés, restaurants and on much public transport across Croatia. Use a VPN on public networks for sensitive tasks like banking.
- Availability
- Hotels, cafés, transport
- Quality
- Generally good
- Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
- A SIM/eSIM helps for on-the-go essentials
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
There is no notable internet censorship or restriction in Croatia; access is free and open, and speeds are generally good. Common apps and services work as usual.
- Censorship
- None notable
- Access
- Free and open
- Speed
- Generally good
- Global apps and social media work normally
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
Handy apps include maps and transit apps, ride-hailing (Bolt, Uber), ferry booking (Jadrolinija), a translation app, and payment/banking apps. Download key ones before you travel.
- Rides
- Bolt, Uber
- Ferries
- Jadrolinija
- Also
- Maps, translation, payments
- Set up payment apps and download offline maps in advance
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
Croatia's country code is +385. The single emergency number is 112 (police 192, ambulance 194, fire 193). App-based calls (WhatsApp and similar) are common, and EU roaming lets EU visitors call normally. Save numbers in full +385 format.
- Country code
- +385
- Emergency
- 112 (police 192)
- Calls
- App calls common
- Save numbers in international +385 format