Time zone
Summer GMT+11 (October to March), Winters GMT+10 (March to October)
Currency
Australian Dollar
1 A$ = 100 cents
Other denomination: 50 dollars, 20 dollars, 10 dollars, 5 dollars in notes
Coins: 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c
Shopping Hours
Monday to Wednesday 900hrs to 1800hrs
Thursday: Late night shopping 0900hrs to 2100hrs
Sunday: 1100hrs to 1700hrs
Banks
General Opening Hours
Monday 930am to 1600hrs
Friday 930am to 1700pm
Saturday: Some banks are open in the morning
Sunday Banks close.
ATMs are available all across major cities and stores. Normally inter-bank ATMs would charge $2.5dollars. Check for your bank for international withdrawal rates if you are using the overseas card.
Dialling Code
Calling to Sydney
City Code: 02 + number
Internation : +0061 2 + number
Emergency Contact numbers:
Emergency/Ambulance/Police 000
CityRail Transport Info Line 131 500
Taxis Combined Service 133 300
Useful phone numbers:
Emergency/Ambulance/Police 000
CityRail Transport Info Line 131 500
Taxis Combined Service 133 300
Electricity
Electrical Supply: 240 volts, 50 Hz
3 pin plugs are used, although an adapter is required
Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers