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Welcome to the database of World Travel Tips For Travellers and by Travellers

TIPS FOR TRIPS

• Business hours

• Borders

• Currency and exchange

• Climate

• Calling by mobile telephone

• Credit cards and bank machines

• Customs

• Disabled travellers

• Emergencies

• Electricity 

• Measurements

• Mobile communications

• Major Public Holidays

• Mail & Package services

• Postal services addresses

• Public payphones

• Roads

• Speed limits

• Service numbers

• Smoking

• Telephone codes Implementation of the New Numbering Plan

• Toilets

• Visa Information
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Business hours

Offices are open Monday-Friday 08:00( 09:00) -17:00(18:00). 
State offices are open till 16:00 on Fridays.
Lunch 12:00-13:00.
Most shops are open from 10:00 until 19:00o on weekdays and until 15:00 on Saturdays, some are open on Sundays as well.
Food stores are usually open between 08:00-22:00, there are some providing 24 hours service. 

Borders

Lithuania is bordered by the Baltic Sea, Latvia, Poland, Russia and Belarus.

Currency & Exchange

Foreign currencies can be easily exchanged in the banks and exchange offices as well as at the hotels without any commissions charged. Most Vilnius banks are open Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday, Saturday- 08:00-15:00.

Litas and Cents.
100 cents = 1 Litas
Abbreviation: LT
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2, 5 Litas
Banknotes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Litas

1 Euro = 3.4528 LT

Climate

Transitional, between maritime and continental; wet, moderate winters and summers.
Mean water (Baltic Sea) and air temperatures: (West Lithuania)

Calling by mobile telephone

Dial: 8, area or mobile network code subscriber number.

Credit Cards & Bank Machines

The use of credit cards, particularly VISA and MASTERCARD, has become very widespread in the country during the past few years. In addition to obtaining cash advances at banks, they can also be used in the many ATM's. These are sometimes located within banks, post offices or shops, but many are on the street, offering another 24-hour banking facility. Most establishments (hotels, restaurants and stores) accept credit cards. AMERICAN EXPRESS and THOMAS COOK are exchangeable at most banks but not to be used for direct tender at restaurants and shops.

Customs

Arriving to Lithuania through an international airport or seaport, one person is allowed to bring along no more than 1L of strong liquor (whisky, vodka), 2L of wine or champagne, 3L of beer, 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco. If you come to Lithuania by car or by train, the quotas allowed are considerably less: 0.5L of strong liquor, 2L of wine or champagne, 0.5L of beer, 100 cigarettes or 100g of tobacco. It is prohibited to bring along home made beverages. If you carry more than 10 000Lt (2 500 USD) of cash in any currency, you are obliged to make a written declaration at the customs post. With permission you can take home as much art as you can carry tax-free unless it's more than 50 years old, in which case expect to pay a 10-20% duty. For exact information contact the Custom Department. 

Disabled travellers

Only some hotels cater for disabled visitors. Unfortunately, a lack of kerb drops and the cobblestone streets of Old Town make it hard to ride for wheelchair users, and public transport is not accessible for disabled travellers. 

Emergencies

Fire brigade 01
Police 02
Ambulance 03
Mobile emergency call number 112
Gas service 04
Emergency plumbing and electricity service 005
Road Police 33 11 68
Emergency car service on road (8-800) 00 000
By mobile telephone 1414, 188

Electricity

All domestic electricity is 220V, AC 50Hz, and all sockets are of the two-pin European variety. UK travellers should bring an adapter as they wont' find on in Lithuania. 

Measurements

Local time: +2 GMT 
Temperature: Celtigrade 
Measurement system: Metric

Mobile Communications

There are three cellular GSM operators in Lithuania: "Omnitel", "Bite GSM" and "Tele2". "Omnitel" and "Bite GSM" networks have practically full coverage of Lithuania and roaming agreements with the majority of GSM operators in the world. All three mobile operators sell prepaid cards: "Omnitel" - EXTRA, "Bite GSM" - LABAS, "Tele2" - PILDYK. 

Major Public Holidays

Jan 1, New Year's Day

Jan 13, Defenders of Freedom Day

Feb 16, Lithuanian Independence Day

March 11, Day of Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood

April 16, Easter Monday

July 6, Crowning of Mindaugas Day (Day of Statehood)

Aug 15, Assumption Day

Nov 1, All Saint's Day

Dec 25/26, Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Mail & Package Services 

International postal rates for letters - 1.70 Lt, for postcards - 1.20 Lt.
Hotels also provide stamp and postage services. Several parcel service companies operating in the city offer same (next) - day delivery within Lithuania and few days delivery to other countries.

Postal Services

Central post Office
Gedimino Ave. 7.
Tel. 616 759.
Open: I-V 07:00-19:00, VI 09:00-16:00.

DHL
Dariaus and Gireno str. 40.
Tel. 267 722.
Open: I-V 08:00-18:30, VI 09:00-12:00.

Express Mail Service
Vokieciu str. 7.
Tel./fax 618 024.
Open: I-V 07:30-12:00, 13:00-16:30.

TNT Express Worldwide
Rinktines str. 26.
Tel. 732 528.
Fax 725 466
Open: I-IV 08:00-17:00, V 08:00-16:00

Public payphones

Public payphones accept phone cards available from press kiosks, post offices, petrol stations, also some cafes and restaurants. These cards come in denominations of 50, 75, 100 and 200 units. With a phone card you can make both local and international calls. Emergency calls are free of charge. 

Roads

The A1 (Klaipeda) and A2 (Panevezys) highways measure up to Western standards. There is no tolerance for drinking and driving, and seatbeltless drivers will be charged 50Lt fine.

Speed limits

Towns 50 Km/h
Country roads 90 Km/h
Highways 110 Km/h (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
Highways 130 km/h (Apr 1 - Oct 1)
Vilnius - Kaunas highway 100 km/h

Driving documents

Most of the national driving licences are acceptable in Lithuania. One can also have International Driving Permit while driving in Lithuania. Every owner of the car ought to have vehicle's registration document. Lithuania demands compulsory accident insurance for drivers.  

Service numbers

General directory 118 
By mobile telephone 1518
Business directories 005, 051, 1588
By mobile telephone 1524, 1525, 1588
Collect calls (within Lithuania) 8-191
Calls via operator 8-193, 8-194

Smoking

It is prohibited to smoke on public transport. Many popular international cigarettes are readily available, cigars, pipes, rolling tobacco and cigarette papers are also available. 

Telephone Codes 

 To call Lithuanian city dial 370 for Lithuania, then dial city code.
In-country calls can be placed only after dialling 8.