Practical Matters

PRACTICAL MATTERS

Currency

The kuna (HRK) is the official currency of Croatia (100 lipas equals 1 kuna). Banks, money exchange offices, post offices and travel agencies will offer competitive rates for exchanging currency and most times will not charge additional fees. Mastercard, Visa and American Express are widely accepted however smaller businesses in rural towns may only accept cash. Bank machines and major banks can be found in all areas of Croatia.

Electricity:

Power Supply: 220V
Frequency: 50Hz
Power outlets are continental two pin type.

Time zone:

UTC/GTM +1

Bank Working Hours:

DAY HOURS
Monday to Friday 8:00 - 19:00
Saturday 8:00 - 14:00
Sunday CLOSED

 

 

 

 

Supermarket and Store Working Hours:

DAY HOURS
Monday to Friday 7:00 - 21:00
Saturday 7:00 - 21:00
Sunday 7:00 - 20:00

 

 

 

 

Shopping Center Working Hours:

DAY HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 21:00
Saturday 9:00 - 21:00
Sunday 9:00 - 20:00

 

 

 

 

National Holidays:

DATE  HOLIDAY
1 January New Year's Day
6 January Epiphany
24 April Easter
25 April Easter Monday
1 May International Labour Day
10 June Corpus Christi
22 June Day of Antifascist Resistance
25 June Croatian Statehood Day
5 August Croatian Victory Day
15 August Assumption of Mary
8 October Croatian Independence Day
1 November All Saints' Day
25 December Christmas
26 December: St. Stephen's Day

Important Numbers:

INSTITUTION/NAME NUMBER
Country code: +385
Emergency Situations: 112
Ambulance: 94
Fire department: 93
Police 92
Roadside vehicle assistance 987
Information 988

Helpful Tips:

Tap water is safe to drink in all areas of Croatia.

Higher road traffic during the summer months. If travelling by car, plan to travel during the week as opposed to on weekends, when possible.

In coastal towns, shops and public offices are closed in the afternoon between 13:00 and 16:00 hour (Not including banks)

Taxi services can be found in all cities and tourist destinations.