Essential info for Belgium


By claire - Posted on 01 December 2009

Time
The local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

 

Electricity
The electrical current in Belgium is 230 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs with receptacle and male grounding pin are used.

Language
Belgium boasts a number of native languages as Dutch is spoken in the north by the Flemish, in the south of the country the Walloons speak French, and in the east, a small German-speaking community can be found. Expats that speak English will generally be understood.

Climate
Belgium experiences a temperate climate, which is accented by warm summer weather from May to September, and relatively cold winters with snowfalls frequently occurring.

 

Local customs
All Belgian citizens, immigrants, expats and tourists are required to carry some form of identification at all times in Belgium.

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