Important Information About Italy
Capital
Rome Time zone Italy 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 Italy. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Italy. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F / Type L Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +39 Emergencies Ambulance 118 Fire 115 Police 113 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Italy. 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 Italy 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 Italy is Italian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Italy's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Italy. 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 Italy 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 Italy is Italian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Italy's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.