- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET), UTC/GMT +1 hours.
- Electricity
- The electric current is 220V with a frequency of 50Hz. Type F/Schuko plugs are used.
- Currency
- The local currency is Euro. There are many exchange offices around the city with better rates compared to the rates in the airports.
- Credit cards
- Credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants except for small street vendors.
- Public Transportation
-
Official website – ZET. There are many bus and tram lines. There are different types of public transportation cards or single cards available. The ticket can be purchased and refilled from almost every kiosk or direct in the bus/tram, which is a bit more expensive and they don’t accept credit cards, cash only. Also, there is a barcode in a vehicle that can be scanned and tickets can be purchased that way.
- Taxi
-
You can download the app Bolt, Uber or Radio Taxi Zagreb. Recommendation is to use only these taxi services. Do not use any other private/random taxi service, they can be found on the random taxi stops.
- Business hours
- Most public offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Most shops are open mainly from 9 am to 9 pm, excluding Sundays.
- Telephone and internet access
- Wireless connection is free at the venue. WiFi is usually free in all hotels, in many restaurants, cafés and shopping centers however a registration may be required to gain access. Pre-paid cards for cell phones are available for purchase at phone operators’ stores or kiosks (Tisak or iNovine).
- Water supply
-
The tap water in Zagreb is safe to consume.
- Climate
- Zagreb experiences a temperate continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, and milder temperatures during spring and autumn. In March, Zagreb typically enjoys nice temperatures, with average highs ranging from 8- 13°C, making it an inviting time to explore the city's cultural landmarks and outdoor attractions.
- Language
-
The official language is Croatia. English is widely spoken everywhere.
- For kids
-
It’s safe to bring kids with you to Croatia. There are many attractions for kids to enjoy.
