PRACTICALITIES

Currency

Litas (LTL)

Official languages

Lithuanian

Time

GMT + 2

Calling code

+370

Area codes

Vilnius: 5, Kaunas: 37

Internet TLD

.lt

Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to 8pm.

National holidays

New Year’s Day	January 1
State Day	February 16
Independence Day	March 11
Easter	movable feast
Labour Day	May 1
Jonines	June 24
King Mindaugas Day	July 6
Assumption Day	August 15
All Saint’s Day	November 1
Christmas	December 25 & 26

National dish

Zeppelin – dumpling filled with meat
Kugelis – potato pudding
Shvilpicai – potato sticks
Vedere – potato sausage

Electricity

Lithuania’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.

Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Lithuania (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.

Useful numbers

Ambulance: 03
Emergency: 112
Fire Brigade: 01
Police: 02