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: Monaco-Ville
Population: 35,000
Area: 2357,021 square km, 0.75 square miles.
Language(s): French, English, Italian, Monegasque
Dialling Code: 377
Emergency: Police: 17 or 93 15 30 15. Fire & Ambulance: 18 or 93 30 19 45
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 220V 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 & 1400-1630 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1200 & 1400-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1830 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in French, some executives speak English, German or Italian. People often use gestures when speaking. On social occasions be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 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 15%
