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USEFULL INFORMATIONS
Local time:
GMT+3 hours (April-September) GMT+2 hours (October-March)
Time Differences:
Argentina -5, France -1, Netherlands -1, Australia +8, Germany -1, Saudi
Arabia+1, Austria -1, Greece 0, Sweden -1, Egypt 0, Italy -1, Switzerland
-1, England -2, Japan +7, Spain -1, USA -7 (EST) -10 (WEST)
* These time differences are for the period October-March; however, they
may show variances according to each country's own time-saving adjustments.
Petrol:
Super (peremium) - Unleaded (at some places). Normal (regular) - Diesel.
Electricity:
220 volts AC/50 Hz. all over Turkey. (Industrial:380 V) Plug: European
round/ 2-prong plug.
Water:
Although tap vater is safe to drink since it is chlorinated, it is recommended
to get advice from the concemed authorities of the places resided.
Weights and Measures:
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters , 1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches
1 yard = 0,9144 meters, 1 meter = 1.0936 yards
1 mile = 1,6093 kilometers, 1 kilometer = 0.6214 miles
1 pound = 0,4536 kilograms, 1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds
Area:
1 acres = 0,4047 Hectares, 1 hectare = 2.471 acres
Capacity:
1 UK gallon = 4.546 litres, 1 litre = 0.2199 UK gallons
1 US gallon = 3.7831 litres, 1 litre = 0.2643 US gallons
Newspapers and Magazines:
Foreign newspapers and magazines are available in big cities and tourist
areas. Also there is a Turkish daily newspaper, Daily News, published
in English.
Tipping:
At various establishments like hotels, restaurants, Turkish baths, barbers
and hairdressers, tipping at a rate of 5%-15% of the total is common.
Taxi and "dolmus" drivers on the other hand, do not expect tips
or even rounded fares.
Visiting a mosque:
Five times a day, the "müezzin" calls the faithful to prayer
in the mosque. Before entering a mosque, Muslims wash themselves and remove
their shoes. Foreign visitors should also remove their shoes and show
the respect they would any other house of worship and avoid visiting the
mosque during prayer time. Women should cover their heads and arms, and
not wear miniskirts. Men should not wear shorts. (In certain famous mosques,
overalls are provided for those not suitably dressed.)
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