last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for Germany
Location Map of Germany
Luggage and equipment to bring
Communications
Phone
Internet
As in the rest of Europe, the internet is highly developed, and Wi-Fi is widely available in many hotels, bars, restaurants, and other public places.
Postal service
Time difference
Local time: .
Germany, like its neighbors including France, is on UTC+1 with daylight saving time. There is therefore no time difference with them.
Electricity
230 V (50 Hz) with "French" plugs (officially type F), which will require an adapter for North American plugs.
Opening hours
Laundromats
Local tourist offices
Weights and measures
Germany uses the metric system, just like France.