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Time zone Standard Time: GMT + 1 Summer Time: GMT + 2 Spain changes the time between summer and winter to save energy. This means that the last weekend of October should be delayed one hour clock (03:00 to 02:00) and the last week of March should be brought forward one hour (02:00 to 03:00). More information Local languages These are two official languages in Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish. More information Climate In the Mediterranean area, summers are dry and hot with sea breezes, and the maximum temperature is around 26-31 °C. You can see a local six day forecast for Barcelona. Communications The following website shows how to make calls to and from Spain, as well as how to check your email in Spain. More information Money and currency The Euro is the only currency accepted. Euro banknotes are: 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 € and 500 €. The coins are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, or 1 € and 2 €. More information Electricity Electricity supply in Spain is AC 220 volts, 50 Hertz. Type C plugs. Sockets meet European regulations and use the round pin system. However, most hotels have adaptors for different plugs. Make sure that the electrical appliances you are going to use (computers, mobile phone chargers, shavers…) work at this voltage. Comercial hours The most usual business hours are from Monday-Saturday, from 9:30 to 14:00, and 16:30 to 20:00. Major shopping centres and department stores are open all day from 10:00 to 21:00 or 22:00. Please note that 24 June is a public holiday in Barcelona and shops are closed. More information Banking hours Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 14:00 Saturday from 08:30 to 13:00 Visas Most citizens of European countries and US not require visas. More information Consulates in Barcelona The following website shows a list of consulates in Barcelona: Consulates in Barcelona Security in Barcelona Barcelona is in general a safe city. However, you should always be aware of pickpockets as they are extremely good. Tourist are usually the main target so just be extra careful with your belongings as sometimes robberies can be avoided by just being a little bit extra careful, specially in the city center. More information Medical care The Spanish Social Security system has a wide network of clinics and hospitals throughout the country. More information Emergency phones Emergency: 112 Medical emergencies: 061 Catalunya Police (Mossos d'Esquadra): 088 City Police / Municipal Police: 092 Fire: 080 |
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