Time
 
Romania is an Eastern European time zone ( GTM + 2) and change to Daylight Savings Time (GTM + 3) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday in October.
 
Money
 
The official currency of Romania is LEU. Foreign currency can be exchanged in hotels, banks or at the exchanged houses. The exchange rates vary according to the locations were the transaction is effected. The foreign currency exchange is illegal an not recommended to be effected in other locations the ones mentioned
 
Credit Cards
 
As time goes by credit cards begin to be widely accepted in Romania. Within Bucharest, most major hotels, restaurants and shops accept Visa or MasterCard. Just in case, ask before counting on credit card payment for accommodation, meals or any kind of purchases.
 
Telephone
 
To get an international connection you must first dial (00) followed by the country code, the area and then the individual number. Romania’s country code is (40) and the city code for Bucharest is (021).
 
Air Travel
 
Bucharest has two airports: Henri Coanda (Otopeni) handles most international flights, and Baneasa Airport, a few miles closer to the city. TAROM, the national airline, offers international flights to European and worldwide destinations as well as daily flights to major Romanian cities.