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Important Information

Important Information About Germany

Capital
Berlin
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Time zone
Germany is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Germany.

Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Germany. ​
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​​Electricity
​230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F

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Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe!

Country code
+​49

Emergencies
Ambulance 112
Fire 112
Police 111
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Germany. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected. 

Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Germany or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.

Language
The official language of Germany is German. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.

Money
Germany's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.

ABOUT GERMANY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO 
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK 
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