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Important Information

Important Information About the United Kingdom

Capital
London
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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

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Country code
+​44

Language
The official language of the United Kingdom is English.
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.

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Money
The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom is the British pound (GBP). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.

ABOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION 
THINGS TO SEE AND DO 
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK 
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