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Important Information

Important Information About Portugal

Capital
Lisbon
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Time zone
Mainland Portugal is on Western European Time (UTC +0) for part of the year and Western European Summer Time (UTC +1) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in mainland Portugal.

Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in mainland Portugal.
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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
+​351

Emergencies
​Ambulance 112
Fire 112
Police 112
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Portugal. 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 Portugal 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 Portugal is Portuguese. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.

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

ABOUT PORTUGAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION 
THINGS TO SEE AND DO 
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK 
PLACES TO STAY
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