Location: South America
Local Time: GMT-4
From 02 Oct 11 to 07 Apr 12 GMT -3
From 08 Apr 12 to 05 Oct 12 GMT -4
From 06 Oct 12 to 13 Apr 13 GMT -3
Capital City: Asuncion
Population: 6.23 million
Area: 406,752357,021 square km, 157,048 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish, Guarani
Dialling Code: 595
Emergency: Police: 441 111 (911 in Asuncion). Fire: 132. Ambulance: 206 206
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Guarani (PYG)
Notes: PYG: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, 100,000
Coins: PYG: 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted. US Dollars are widely accepted throughout the country
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1500 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1200 & 1500-1900, 0700-1300 (public offices)
Shops: 0900-1200 & 1500-2100 Mon-Fri, 0800-1600 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
25 Dec : Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish. Some executives speak English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 20 years
Tipping: 10-15% tips are normally added to restaurant & hotel bills
