Country Information

Weather

Please check https://weather.com/weather/today/l/GMXX0007:1:GM  for up-to-date weather forecasts in the city that you are traveling to.

Currency

As in most countries of the European Union, the official currency is the Euro (€).
Please note that there are no general bank hours in Germany. Most banks are open in the morning hours and just a few hours in the afternoon or early evening.
Major credit cards are accepted at most cash points (ATM machines), stores, restaurants and hotels. 

Language

English is spoken by the staff of most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Telephone and internet

Germany’s international pre-dial is +49 (0049).
Public places like airports, universities, libraries, restaurants and cafés may offer “free”-WiFi Hotspots.

Electricity

The electrical power supply in Germany is 220v, 50 Hz, AC.
Official plugs in Germany are:
“Schukostecker” (round) Type F/ CEE 7/4
“Eurostecker” (flat) Type C/ CEE 7/16 

Time

Germany’s standard time zone is UTC/GMT +1 hour.