Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +2
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +3
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +2
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +3
Capital City: Bucharest
Population: 21.46 million
Area: 238,391357,021 square km, 92,043 square miles.
Language(s): Romanian
Dialling Code: 40
Emergency: Emergency: 112
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: New Leu (RON 1 = 100 Bani)
Notes: RON: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500
Coins: Bani: 1, 5, 10, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted in major towns.
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1600 Mon-Fri
Office: 0700-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0600-2100 Mon-Sat, 0600-1200 Sun
Public Holidays
2012
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Romanian. Many executives speak English or French and some speak German. Smoking is generally acceptable unless there are notices to the contrary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Tipping: A service charge is normally added to the bill. Tips are expected by taxis
