Location: Caribbean
Local Time: From 14 Nov 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT -5
From 01 Apr 12 to 11 Nov 12 GMT -5
From 11 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT -4
From 29 Oct 12 to 09 Mar 13 GMT -5
From 10 Mar 13 to 10 Nov 13 GMT -4
From 11 Nov 13 to 15 Mar 14 GMT -5
From 16 Mar 14 to 09 N0v 14 GMT -4
Capital City: Havana
Population: 11.24 million
Area: 110,860357,021 square km, 42,803 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish
Dialling Code: 53
Emergency: Police: 82-0116. Fire: 81-1115. Ambulance: 242811-14/795400
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz
Currency: Cuban Peso or Cuban Convertible Peso (CUP 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: CUP: 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: CUP: 1, 3. Centavos: 1, 5, 20
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards (limited brands) and travellers cheques are accepted (except those issued by American Express). Money should only be exchanged at official banks & bureaux de change. Foreign currencies will be exchanged into Cuban Convertible Pesos, the exchange of USD will incur an additional 10% fee
Opening Hours
Bank: 0830-1200 & 1330-1500 Mon-Fri, 0830-1030 Sat
Office: 0830-1230 & 1330-1630 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1800 Mon-Sat, 0900-1200 Sun, (Hotel shops 24 hours)
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish, some executives speak English or French. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Customary
