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: Stockholm
Population: 9.42 million
Area: 449,964357,021 square km, 173,731 square miles.
Language(s): Swedish, English, German
Dialling Code: 46
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18. As a tourist a British driving licence is permitted
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK 1 = 100 Ore)
Notes: SEK: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: SEK: 1, 5, 10. Ore: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1500 Mon-Wed & Fri, 0930-1500/1730 Thur (some banks in larger cities have longer opening hours)
Office: Most offices operate flexible working hours
Shops: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1400 Sat (some shops in larger cities have longer opening hours & are open Sundays)
Public Holidays
2012
31 Dec : New Year’s Eve
Business/Social Hints: Most executives speak English as their second language. Smoking in many public places and on public transport, is not permitted. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. The minimum drinking age is 18 years if purchased in bars & restaurants and 20 years if purchased through retail outlets
Tipping: A service charge is usually included in the price. Tips for taxis are around 10%
