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: Oslo
Population: 4.94 million
Area: 385,252357,021 square km, 148,746 square miles.
Language(s): Norwegian
Dialling Code: 47
Emergency: Police: 112. Fire: 110. Ambulance: 113
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence with log book or International Driving Permit required. Minimum driving age is 16 (motorbike), 18 (car)
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK 1 = 100 Ore)
Notes: NOK: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000
Coins: NOK: 1, 5, 10, 20. Ore: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0815-1530 Mon-Wed & Fri (1500 in summer), 0815-1700 Thur
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1700 Mon-Wed & Fri, 0900-1800 to 2000 Thur, 0900-1300 to 1500 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Andre Juledag
Business/Social Hints: Executives usually speak English. Alcohol is available but there are restrictions on its sale. Smoking is banned in all public places and on most public transport. On social occasions be punctual. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. The minimum drinking age is 18 years (Beer), 21 (Spirits)
Tipping: A service charge is usually included in the bill, therefore tips are not necessary. Tips for taxis are around 10%
