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: Belgrade
Population: 7.3 million
Area: 88,360357,021 square km, 34,116 square miles.
Language(s): Serbian
Dialling Code: 381
Emergency: Police: 92. Fire: 93. Ambulance: 94
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence (also registration certificate)
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Serbian Dinar (RSD 1 = 100 Paras)
Notes: RSD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1,000, 5,000
Coins: RSD: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20. Paras: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards & travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri, 0800-1400 Sat
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1200 & 1700-2000 Mon-Fri, 0800-1500 Sat (many open throughout the day)
Public Holidays
2012
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak a second language including German, English, French, Italian or Russian. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public places and buildings, and on public transport. There are some restrictions on photography. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Around 10% for hotels, restaurants & for taxis
