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Time: Istanbul is + 2 hours of UTC/GMT (the
world clock time zones
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Weather:
At the time of the congress; the average temperature in the area shall be 20-25°C.
Also you may follow the weather in Istanbul
at http://weather.msn.com/
Business
hours:
Most offices and stores are open
from 09.00 am to 06.30 pm, Monday through Friday. Stores are also open on Saturday
from 09.00 am to 10.00 pm while most of the large shopping centers open Monday to
Saturday from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Banks are open from Monday through Friday from
09.00 am to 05.00 pm. Some shops inside the malls open also on Sundays, after 01.00.pm
Currency
and credit cards: Turkish
currency is the New Turkish Lira, YTL.
Please click on the
Personal Currency Assistant
which enables you to make currency conversions on actual rates.
YTL is freely sold and bought in hotels, banks and special exchange offices called
"döviz bürosu". Car rental offices, hotels, above average restaurants, shops, travel
agencies, gas stations will accept your credit cards.
Automated teller (cash) machines (cashpoints, bancomats) are everywhere in Turkish cities, airports, and even in most small towns.
Electricity:The electrical current in Turkey
is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC); wall outlets take Continental
type plugs, with 2 or 3 round prongs.
Communications:
The International Direct Dial (IDD) code for Turkey
is 90, İstanbul is 212 ( European Side ) and 216 ( Anatolian Side )
Important phone numbers:
- Ambulance: 112 (all over Turkey)
- Police: 155 (all over Turkey)
- Tourism Police: (0212) 5274503 (Istanbul only)
- Gendarme: 156 (all over Turkey)
- Coast Guard: 158 (all over Turkey)
- Fire: 110 (all over Turkey)
- Yellow Pages: 118 (all over Turkey)
- Tourism Info: 170 (all over Turkey)
Insurance:
It is recommended to arrange your own health and travel insurance. The organizer may not be held responsible for any injury to participants or damage, theft and loss of personal belongings.
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