Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT
Mainland & Madeira:
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +1
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +1
Azores:
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT -1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT -1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT
Capital City: Lisbon
Population: 10.63 million
Area: 92,390357,021 square km, 35,671 square miles.
Language(s): Portuguese
Dialling Code: 351
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit 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: 0830-1500 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1300 & 1500-1900 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1300 & 1500-1900 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat, 1000-2300 Mon-Sun (shopping centres)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Holidays falling on a Sat or Sun are not normally carried over to the following Monday.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Portuguese, many executives speak English or French. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public buildings and on public transport. Request permission before smoking in offices and restaurants. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. There is no official minimum drinking age
Tipping: A service charge is normally added to the bill, additional discretionary tips are around 10%. Tips customary for taxis
