Good to Know
AC Power Plugs and Sockets
The Czech Republic uses a 230/400 V, 50 Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.
Cell Phones
Participants are kindly requested to turn off or switch their cell phones to silent mode in the meeting rooms where scientific sessions are held.
City Transport
Travelling by Prague city transport is possible with a valid ticket only. Passengers have to obtain their tickets before boarding the vehicle or entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation appliance.
Currency
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown = Česká koruna (CZK = Kč) which is subdivided into 100 hellers (h). International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Prague International Airport. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank.
Czech Language
Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague are English spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.
| Hi | Ahoj |
| Hello | Dobrý den |
| Good evening | Dobrý večer |
| Good night | Dobrou noc |
| How are you? | Jak se máte? |
| I am fine | Mám se dobře |
| Thank you | Děkuji |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí? |
| Beer | Pivo |
| Would you like to go for a beer? | Nechceš jít na pivo? |
| One | Jeden |
| Two | Dva |
| Three | Tři |
| Ten | Deset |
Entry Formalities
All foreign visitors to the Czech Republic must possess a passport valid for at least the next three months. Participants requiring visa should apply in advance to consular offices of the Czech Republic or diplomatic missions in their countries in order to avoid delay in travel to the Congress.
Important Telephone Numbers
112 – General Emergency (The European Standard number)
150 – Fire Department
155 – Ambulance
158 – Police
Insurance
The organizers can accept no liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the Workshop participants, either during or as a result of the event. Participants are advised to take out proper travel and health insurance before departing from their home country.
Language of the WAC-9
The official language of the WAC-9 is English. Translation services will not be provided.
No-smoking
Smoking in the WAC-9 area is not allowed.
Shopping
Most shops in Prague are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday till Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday till Sunday.
Time Zone
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From April to October is summer time, i.e. GMT +2 hours.
Tipping
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.
Weather
The month of July is characterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 20°C to 22°C over the course of the month, exceeding 28°C. The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed in a given day is 60%, with little variation over the course of the month. Throughout July, the most common forms of precipitation are moderate rain, thunderstorms, and light rain.
You can find the current weather Conference at www.weather.com.