Language: The official language of
Monaco is French, but English and Italian, as well as Mongasque and Occitan (local languages) are also spoken.
Currency: The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change or hotels. Bank hours are usually 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday and are closed on weekends. The Credit Foncier de Monaco is open daily. Travelers cheques (US$ are the preferred currency) are not widely accepted and should be exchanged at banks or a bureaux de change. All major credit cards are
widely accepted.
Time: Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European round 2-pin plugs are used.
Communications: The international access code for Monaco is +377. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the
United Kingdom). Mobile phone coverage is excellent and roaming agreements exist with most international mobile companies (it is best to check with phone providers). Internet cafes are common.
Duty Free: Currency must be declared on arrival and passengers are allowed 400 cigarettes, one liter of liquor and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
Getting Around: The best way to explore Monaco is on foot, but the
Monégasque Bus Company (Companie des Autobus de Monaco) operates six lines that run every 10 minutes from 7am to 9pm Monday to Friday. Strip cards for 4-8 journeys can be bought at a discounted rate.
Tourist OfficeMonaco
Tourism Office, Monaco: +377 9216 6116 or www.visitmonaco.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 17 (police); 18 (ambulance and fire).
Embassies
French Embassy,
Washington DC,
United States (also responsible for Monaco): +1 202 944 6000.
French Embassy,
London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Monaco): +44 (0)20 7073 1000.
Monaco Consulate,
Montreal,
Canada: +1 514 878 5878.
French Embassy,
Canberra,
Australia (also responsible for Monaco): +61 (0)2 6216 0100.
Honorary Consul of Monaco,
Cape Town,
South Africa: +27 (0)21 702 0991/2.
French Embassy,
Dublin,
Ireland (also responsible for Monaco): +353 (0)1 277 5000.
Consulate of Monaco,
Wellington,
New Zealand: +64 (0)21 933 745.
United States Embassy,
Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
British Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
Canadian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
South
African Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
Irish
Honorary Consulate, Monaco: +377 9315 7000.
New
Zealand Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Monaco): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.
