Important Information About Switzerland
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Capital
Bern Time zone Switzerland observes 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 Switzerland. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Switzerland. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type J Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +41 Emergencies Ambulance 144 Fire 118 Police 117 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Switzerland. 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 Switzerland or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Switzerland's basic monetary unit is the Swiss franc (CHF). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Switzerland. 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 Switzerland or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Switzerland's basic monetary unit is the Swiss franc (CHF). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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