Weather
Poland lies in the intermediate moderate climate zone characterized by a wide range of changeable weather conditions. Poznań's climate is predominantly temperate maritime with mild and humid winters and rather cool summers with a fair amount of precipitation. Winter commonly begins in early December and continues for approximately 100 days. It is characterized by frequent snow and sleetfalls. Daytime winter temperatures remain at around 0° falling below zero at nighttime. Strong winds often produce an aggravating wind-chill effect. During such weather, one is advised to seek the comfort and thermal protection of closed footwear, insulated outer coats, gloves, scarves and proper
headgear.
Time zone
Poland lies in the Continental European time zone (GTM + 1)
Reaching Poznań, Poland by telephone
Country code: 00 48 (+48) Poznań area code: 00 48 61 (+48 61)
Currency
Poland's legal tender is the Polish zloty (PLN), which is divided into 100 groszes. USD 1 = c. PLN 2.8; EUR 1 = c. PLN 4.2 (at the National Bank of Poland rate as of 10th November 2009).
The Polish zloty banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zloties; the
coins are 1, 2, 5 zloties and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 groszes. The currency may be converted at exchange points, in banks and hotels. Travelers' checks are redeemable in banks.
Language
Poland's official language is Polish. English can be spoken in most service points, hotels, restaurants and at city information desks.
Emeregency telephone numbers
In case of an emergency, use the following toll-free emergency telephone numbers:
112 (European emergency number)
999 ambulance
997 police
998 fire brigade
Electrical apliences and plugs
Electrical appliances in Poland run on 230V 50Hz current and plugs are two-pronged. Adaptersare available at most hotels.
Postal services
Most post offices open from 8am to 7pm Monday through Friday. The post office at ul. GΠogowska 17, near the central train station operates 24/7.