Hungary
PRACTICALITIESCurrencyforint (HUF)Official languagesHungarianTimeGMT + 1Calling code+36Area codesBudapest: 1, Debrecen: 52, Miskolc: 46, Pécs: 72, Gyõr: 96Internet TLD.huShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 10am to 6 or 7pm. On Saturdays shops are open from 10am to 1:30pm. Some shops are also open on Sundays.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| 1848 Revolution Day |
March 15 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
May 1 |
| Whit Monday |
movable feast |
| National Day |
August 20 |
| Republic Day |
October 23 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
National dishpörkölt – traditional goulashlibamáj zsírjában – cold goose-liverhortobágyi palacsinta – pancakes with meatbográcsgulyás – stew-pot goulash made from beef and vegetablesjókai bableves – bean souphalászlé – fish souptöltött paprika – peppers stuffed with meat and ricebakonyi sertésborda – fried pork cutlet with mushroom saucelescó kolbasszal – letcho, a dish made from peppers, onions, tomatoes and sausagerétes – a pastry or strudel filled with cottage cheese, raisins, cherries and applesElectricityHungary’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Hungary (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.Useful numbersAmbulance: 104Emergency: 112Fire Brigade: 105Police: 107