Location: Mediterranean
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: Valletta
Population: 416,333
Area: 316357,021 square km, 122 square miles.
Language(s): Maltese & English
Dialling Code: 356
Emergency: Police 191, Fire 199 & Ambulance 196
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required
Electricity: 240V 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
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1200 Mon-Thur, 0800-1200 & 1430-1600 Fri, 0800-1130 Sat (hours may vary at certain banks)
Office: 0830-1300 & 1400-1730 Mon-Fri, 0830-1200 Sat
Shops: 0900-1300 & 1600-1900 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: All executives speak English, many also speak Italian, French and/or German. Smoking in restaurants and bars is prohibited unless a designated smoking room is provided. There are also restrictions on smoking on public transport and public areas. On social occasions be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: When there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
