Practical information about Belgium
Currency
The currency in Belgium is the Euro (€). Most places will not accept US Dollars. It is advised to have these converted at the airport or at one of several currency exchanges. Most banks are open from 09:00 to 16:00/16:30 Mondays to Fridays, and a few are open on Saturdays. Banks with ATMs can be also found at several places in Leuven.
Electricity
Belgium, like most other European countries, has 220-volt AC, 50Hz current and uses two-pin continental plugs. Examples of wall socket and plug:
Telephones and contact numbers
Country code for Belgium: +32
Emergency
Emergency telephone number: 112 or 101
Safety Tips
None. Belgium is a safe country.
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST) which is UTC+02:00 during the conference dates.
Last update on March 26, 2024 |
