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Hungary Facts for the Visitor

   Here's some basic information for you when it comes to travel to Hungary...

CAPITAL
Budapest

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Hungarian

EMERGENCIES
Ambulance 104
Fire 105
Police 107

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MONEY
Hungary's currency is the Forint (HUF).

TIME
Hungary is one hour ahead of GMT. Thus when it is noon in Hungary it is 11am in London.


ELECTRICITY
Electricity is 220/250V AC, 50 Hz, as in Europe. Appliances designed for DC supply or different voltages need a transformer.


SEASONS
Hungary has a temperate, continental climate and all seasons are very well defined. The warmest months are July and August when temperatures can rise to 30C and there are over eight hours of sunshine a day. Naturally, December and January are the coldest months. Temperatures have been known to plummet to as low as -15C in some cases so if you are visiting in winter (and even up to as late as March) make sure to pack your winter woollies. For more information on when to visit Hungary, click here...





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