Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Vienna
Population: 8.4 million
Area: 83,858357,021 square km, 32,378 square miles.
Language(s): German
Dialling Code: 43
Emergency: Police: 133. Fire: 122. Ambulance: 144
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National or EU licence required. International Driving Permit recommended. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted in many places
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1230 & 1330-1500 Mon-Wed & Fri, 0800-1230 & 1330-1700 Thur (local variations)
Office: 0800-1230 & 1330-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1800/1900/1930 Mon-Fri, 0800-1700 Sat (local variations)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: When holidays fall on a Sunday, the next working day is normally used in lieu.
Business/Social Hints: Business is usually conducted in German. Many executives speak a second language including English. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in some public places. The minimum drinking age is 16 years. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Tipping: 10-15% service charge is added to the bill, additional tips of around 5% are customary. Tips for taxis are around 10%
