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: Budapest
Population: 10.01 million
Area: 93,030357,021 square km, 35,919 square miles.
Language(s): Hungarian (Magyar), English, German, French
Dialling Code: 36
Emergency: Police: 107. Fire: 105. Ambulance: 104
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. Holders of licences issued by EU member states are accepted, International Driving Permit recommended for non-EU nationals
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Forint (HUF)
Notes: HUF: 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000
Coins: HUF: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1400 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1630 Mon-Thur, 0800-1400 Fri
Shops: 0700-1900 Mon-Fri, 0700-1400 Sat, 1000-1800 Mon-Wed & Fri, 1000-2000 Thur, 0900-1300 Sat (Department stores)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak one or more foreign language. Smoking is prohibited in public buildings and on most public transport. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Discretionary, around 10-15% for most services
