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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: Prague
Population: 10.51 million
Area: 78,864357,021 square km, 30,450 square miles.
Language(s): Czech, some German, English, Slovak & Russian
Dialling Code: 420
Emergency: Police: 158. Fire: 150. Ambulance: 155 (Prague)
TV Standard: PAL/SECAM
Driving: Driving is on the right. National photocard licence required (for a stay up to 180 days, EU nationals - no limit) or International Driving Licence
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK 1 = 100 Haleru)
Notes: CZK: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000
Coins: CZK: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50. Haleru: 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat (some shops open on Sun & shopping centres till 2200)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : St Stephens Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Czech, many executives speak a second language. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Around 5-10% is customary
