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
Faroe Islands:
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +1
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +1
Capital City: Copenhagen
Population: 5.56 million
Area: 43,090357,021 square km, 16,637 square miles.
Language(s): Danish, English & German widely spoken
Dialling Code: 45
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK 1 = 100 Ore)
Notes: DKK: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000
Coins: DKK: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20. Ore: 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted. The length of stay indicated in the visa must be covered by compulsory currency exchange. Exempt are holders of Diners Club Cards, American Express Cards, Euro Cards, Master Cards, Access and Visa Cards
Opening Hours
Bank: 1000-1600 Mon-Wed & Fri, 1000-1800 Thur
Office: 0900-1700 or 0800-1600 Mon-Fri (many offices close earlier on Fri)
Shops: 0900/1000-1730/1800 Mon-Thur (1800/1900 department stores), 0900/1000-1800-2000 Fri (1900/2000 department stores), 0900/1000-1200/1300 Sat (1400-1700 department stores)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Christmas
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak a second language. including English, German and French. The use of body language, Smoking in many public places including transport, is restricted. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Service charges are usually included in bill, if so tips are not necessary. Taxi fares include tips
