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Opening times for shops and offices
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| Shops: |
Monday to Friday |
8:30 - 18:30 |
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Saturday |
8:30 - 17:00 |
| Banks: |
Monday to Friday |
8:30 - 16:30 |
| Basler Kantonalbank: |
March 25-27 / March 30 - April 1, 2009 |
8:30 - 18:30 |
| (Congress Centre) |
March 28-29, 2009 |
9:00 - 18:30 |
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April 2, 2009 |
8:30 - 17:00 |
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Tips
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| Tipping is not compulsory but is very much appreciated (restaurants 10%, taxis 5%) |
Credit cards
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The standard international credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners) are accepted almost everywhere in Switzerland.
If you lose your card, please call one of the following numbers:
| VISA |
0800 89 4 732 or +1 410 581 9994 |
24-hour service |
| American Express |
+41 44 659 66 66 |
24-hour service |
| Diners |
+41 58 750 80 80 |
24-hour service |
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Electricity
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| The power supply in Switzerland is 220 volts. Bigger hotels will generally be able to lend you an adapter if you ask at the hotel reception. |
Weather
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| The weather is mainly mild in spring, with temperatures in the region of 20°C. There can, however, be quite a few showers. |
 www.basel.ch (weather/webcam) |
Currency
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The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc.
Banknotes
10 20 50 100 200 1000
Franc coins
1 2 5
Rappen coins
5 10 20 50
One Swiss franc = 100 rappen
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Weights and measures
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| 100 grams |
= 3.5 ounces |
| 1 kilogram |
= 2.2 pounds |
| 1 centimeter |
= 0.384 inches |
| 1 meter |
= 39.37 inches |
| 1 kilometer |
= 0.621 miles |
| 1 ounce |
= 28.35 grams |
| 1 pound |
= 0.454 kilograms (= 454 grams) |
| 1 inch |
= 2.54 centimeters |
| 1 yard |
= 91.4 centimeters (= 0.91 meters) |
| 1 mile |
= 1.6 kilometers |
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