Diving

DIVING LITHUANIA PRACTICALITIES




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