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About Greece
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Local time: Greek time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, an hour ahead of Central European Time.
Electric current: The standard in Greece is 220V AC (50Hz)
Telephone: The cheapest way to make intercity or international calls is by prepaid phone cards. Local and international calls can be made from public card phone using these prepaid calling cards or from kiosks (periptera) equipped with meters. Prepaid calling cards can be purchased from kiosks and OTE offices. Tip: Use Vivodi Telecom Prepaid Calling Card as the cheapest way
Country code: Greece +30
Capital Code: Athens +1
Credit cards: Most of hotels, shops, travel agencies, car rental offices and restaurants accept all major Credit Cards; if in doubt ask your bank or credit card company if your card will be acceptable in Greece. Stickers in the front doors will advise you about the acceptable credit cards. Remember, Greek ATMs usually allow only a four-digit password; you must get advice from your bank on what to do in case your password has more than four. Also note that the punch keys on the Greek ATMs do not use letters, so you must convert your password to numbers.
Visiting churches and monasteries: When visiting churches and monasteries, turists are expected to dress in a respectable manner: long trousers for men, sleeved dresses and no miniskirts for women.
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