Location: South America
Local Time: GMT-3
From 02 Oct 11 to 11 Mar 12 GMT -2
From 12 Mar 12 to 06 Oct 12 GMT -3
From 07 Oct 12 to 10 Mar 13 GMT -2
Capital City: Montevideo
Population: 3.35 million
Area: 176,220357,021 square km, 68,039 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish
Dialling Code: 598
Emergency: Police: 908 9101. Fire: 400 1111. Ambulance: 4400 1141
TV Standard: PAL-N
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended for stays of less than one year
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Peso Uruguayo (UYU 1 = 100 Centecimos)
Notes: UYU: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: UYU: 1, 2
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques, preferably in US Dollar denominations, are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 1300-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0830-1200 & 1430-1830 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1200 & 1400-1900 Mon-Fri, 0900-1230 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Many businesses close during Carnival Week (week comm 07-Mar) and during Tourist Week (Easter).
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish. Many executives speak English. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public buildings particularly those used for public entertainment and on public transport
Tipping: Around 10% unless a service charge is included
