Important Information About the United Kingdom
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Capital
London Time zone The United Kingdom observes Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +0) for part of the year and British Summer Time (UTC +1) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in the UK. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in the United Kingdom. Emergencies Ambulance 112 or 999 Fire 112 or 999 Police 112 or 999 |
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Electricity 230V, 50Hz, Type G Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +44 Language The official language of the United Kingdom is English. |
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in the UK. 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 the UK or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Money
The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in the UK. 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 the UK or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Money
The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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