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: Bratislava
Population: 5.43 million
Area: 49,035357,021 square km, 18,932 square miles.
Language(s): Slovak, Czech, German, English, Humgarian (Southern Part only)
Dialling Code: 421
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: SKK: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000
Coins: SKK: 1, 2, 5, 10. Haliers: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1200 Sat
(some large supermarkets open on Sun)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Slovak, many executives speak a second language English, German or Russian. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Around 10% in hotels & restaurants
