General Information
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Location

Leipzig is located in the east of Germany, in a low-lying area in the north-western part of Saxony by the rivers Elster, Pleisse and Parthe. Its average altitude above sea-level is 118 m.

Language

German

Climate

For May: The month of May is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 18°C to 21°C over the course of the month, exceeding 27°C or dropping below 12°C only one day in ten. Average rainfall in May is 13 mm.

Time

Standard time zone in Leipzig is UTC/GMT +1 hour.

Currency

The Currency in Leipzig is the Euro.

International Dialling Code

To dial internationally to Leipzig is +49 and then the number you wish to dial.
  • Emergency Number - Police 110
  • Fire Brigade 112
  • Ambulance 115
Opening Hours

Shopping malls - 10.00-20.00
Banks - 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Post Office - 08.00-18.00
Pharmacies - 08.00-20.00

Smoking

Smoking is banned in public places in Germany, but special rooms are set aside in restaurants.

Tipping

Service and VAT are included in the menu price in restaurants, bars, etc. all over Germany. Still, it is typical to "round up" the amount to some more-or-less round figure. A rule of thumb is to add 5-10%, generally ending with a full Euro amount.

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