Malta
Local time: GMT+2 (From 25 Oct to 27 Mar GMT +1.)
Capital:Valletta.
Language: Maltese, English, Italian.
Electricity: 220/230V AC 50Hz.
Int. direct dialling code: 356.
Driving: is on the left. National licence required.
Currency: Maltese Lira (MTL 1 = 100 Cents = 100 Mils).
Notes: MTL: 2, 5, 10, 20.
Coins:MTL:1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 50. Mils: 2, 3, 5.
Business hours
Banks:8am-12pm Mon-Thur, 8am-12pm and 2.30pm-4pm Fri, and 8am-11.30am Sat.
Offices:8.30am-12.45pm and 2.30pm-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12noon Sat.
Shops:9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm Mon-Sat.
Emergency services
Emergency services: police: 191. Fire: 199. Ambulance: 196.
Health
Recommended immunisations: none, however check travellers have up-to-date diptheria, tetanus and polioimmunisations.