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: Warsaw
Population: 38.18 million
Area: 312,685357,021 square km, 120,728 square miles.
Language(s): Polish
Dialling Code: 48
Emergency: Police: 997. Fire: 998. Ambulance: 999
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended if driving licence is not in English, French or German. UK driving licence accepted
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Zloty (PLN 1 = 100 Groszy)
Notes: PLN: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Coins: PLN: 1, 2, 5. Groszy: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted in all major cities & hotels
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1800 Mon-Fri
(some banks open till 2000/2100)
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1100-1900 Mon-Fri
(0800-2200 some shopping centres)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Second day of Christmas
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Polish, however many executives speak a second language. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. There may be some restrictions on photography. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: When there is no service charge tips are around 10-15%
