GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Round European-style, two-pin plugs are standard.
Danish is the official language, but English is understood and widely used.
There are no specific health risks in Denmark, and medical facilities are first class. No vaccinations are required. There is a small risk of tick-borne encephalitis in forested or rural areas during summer, and insect protection is advised. Free emergency treatment is available to all foreign visitors at public hospitals, and due to a reciprocal health agreement UK passport holders receive free medical and hospital treatment. To make use of this service, UK nationals should carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Those working in Denmark's service industry generally receive good wages. Service charges are usually included in bills so tipping isn't common. However, small tips are appreciated by bellhops, valets, maids, porters, or taxi drivers if one feels the service has been good. Usually rounding up to the nearest kroner is acceptable.
Most visits to Denmark are trouble-free and crime levels are low. During the tourist season, there are opportunistic muggers, pickpockets, and bag snatchers, especially in crowded areas and at train stations and bus stops. Visitors should take precautions to keep personal belongings safe.
Denmark is an egalitarian society. Women and men are treated equally.
Business in Denmark tends to be conducted in a straightforward manner, though somewhat less formally than in some other parts of Europe. Greetings are made with a handshake (greet women first) and introductions are usually made using one's first name.Business cards are exchanged before or after the meeting. Punctuality is vital and if running even five minutes late be sure to call and apologise. Danes tend to be open-minded and friendly and one can expect some small talk at the start of a meeting on a range of topics.Dress should be smart and neat, without being ostentatious. English is widely spoken and understood. Business hours are usually 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. In the summer months (June to August), some Danes are on vacation so check before arranging a business trip.
The international country code for Denmark is +45.
Travellers arriving from an EU country with duty-paid goods purchased in an EU country are allowed 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars, or 1 kilogram of tobacco, and 10 litres of spirits. Residents of non-EU countries entering from outside the EU with goods purchased in non-EU countries, duty-free in EU countries or on the airplane, ferry or in the airport are allowed 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of sparkling wine.
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