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: Luxembourg-ville
Population: 502,100
Area: 2,586357,021 square km, 999 square miles.
Language(s): Luxembourgish, French, German
Dialling Code: 352
Emergency: Police: 113. Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220/230V 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 widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1200 & 1330-1630 Mon-Fri
Office: 0830-1200 & 1400-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1400-1800 Mon, 0930-1800 Tue-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
**Applies to the City of Luxembourg only. Any official public holidays falling on a Sunday may be deferred to the Monday.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in German and/or French, many executives speak English. Smoking is generally restricted in many public buildings. Request permission before smoking in offices, cars and restaurants. On social occasions, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 17 years
Tipping: A service charge is normally added to the bill, therefore tips are not necessary, however it is customary to leave small change. Tips for taxis around 10%
