Romania

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Romania: Useful Information

Language

Romanian is the official language. English is widely spoken in cities and tourist areas.

Currency

Romanian Leu (RON). £1 = approx 5.8 RON. €1 = approx 5.0 RON.

Time Zone

Eastern European Time (EET; UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time (UTC+03:00) is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Dialling Code

+40

Visas

Romania is in Schengen so passport holders from Schengen countries can travel and work freely. UK & US citizens do not need a visa for short stays.

Electricity & adapters

Standard European plug types (C/F) with 230V power.

Travel Information

https://www.romania.travel

Transport Links

International airports, extensive rail network, long-distance buses.

When to Go

Spring and autumn are ideal. Summers can be hot; winters are cold with snow in mountainous regions.


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Recent posts from Romania, including posts from Bucharest and cross-border rail journeys.