European quick reference
This quick reference to Europe collects country codes, currency code information, direct dialling information and time zone information into a single location.
UnderstandThis article provides an index to the countries of Europe and catalogues certain aspects such as currency, dialling codes and time zones that affect a traveller.
DrivingDriving is on the right on the European mainland, in Iceland and in Gibraltar, while one drives on the left in the other island nations (United Kingdom plus dependencies, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus).
ElectricityApart from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Russia, who use 220 V at 50 Hz, all of Europe uses 230 V at 50 Hz. However, plugs and sockets vary from country to country; adaptors are available for travellers.
Time zonesThe standard time in most of Europe apart from Russia and certain of its neighbours is GMT, GMT+1 or GMT+2.
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