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on March 4th, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.
Not required for a tourism visit that is no more than ninety days.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of departure from Austria or another country in the Schengen Area.
When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Austria.
Travelers entering the country from non-EU countries by air may bring in up to the equivalent of €430 tax-free for personal use.
There is an 8-hour time difference between Japan and Austria. Subtract 8 from the hour in Japan. In other words, 7:00 AM in Japan is 11:00 PM on the previous day in the Austria. The time difference is 7 hours during daylight savings.
Daylight savings is from 2:00 AM (3:00 AM) on the last Sunday of March until 3:00 AM (2:00 AM) on the last Sunday of October.
Austria is very cold in the winter. When considering clothing, prepare as if for slightly colder temperatures than Hokkaido.
In summer, there are heat waves some years, but some days are quite cool, for example when it rains, so a cardigan or other protection from the cold is essential.
Monthly average temperature and precipitation
The average maximum temperature in Tokyo and Vienna, The average minimum temperature in Tokyo and Vienna
month | The average maximum temperature in Tokyo | The average minimum temperature in Tokyo | The average maximum temperature in Vienna | The average minimum temperature in Vienna |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. | 10℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | -1℃ |
Feb. | 10℃ | 2℃ | 6℃ | 1℃ |
Mar. | 13℃ | 5℃ | 10℃ | 4℃ |
Apr. | 18℃ | 10℃ | 16℃ | 8℃ |
May | 23℃ | 15℃ | 21℃ | 12℃ |
Jun. | 25℃ | 18℃ | 24℃ | 15℃ |
Jul. | 28℃ | 23℃ | 27℃ | 17℃ |
Aug. | 31℃ | 24℃ | 27℃ | 17℃ |
Sep. | 27℃ | 21℃ | 21℃ | 14℃ |
Oct. | 23℃ | 15℃ | 15℃ | 9℃ |
Nov. | 17℃ | 10℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ |
Dec. | 13℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ |
The average precipitation in Tokyo and Vienna
month | The average precipitation in Tokyo | The average precipitation in Vienna |
---|---|---|
Jan. | 50mm | 20mm |
Feb. | 60mm | 30mm |
Mar. | 120mm | 40mm |
Apr. | 130mm | 40mm |
May | 140mm | 60mm |
Jun. | 170mm | 60mm |
Jul. | 150mm | 70mm |
Aug. | 170mm | 70mm |
Sep. | 210mm | 50mm |
Oct. | 200mm | 30mm |
Nov. | 90mm | 40mm |
Dec. | 50mm | 30mm |
The currency is the Euro (denoted as €, Euro, or Eur, for short), which is divided into cents. In German, these are pronounced Oyro and Tsent, respectively.
EUR 1 is 100 cents, approx. 163 yen (as of March 18, 2024).
Banknotes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 Euros.
Coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents and in 1 and 2 Euros.
In Austria, a 20% value-added tax is applied to almost all products (10% for books and foods). Travelers who live outside the EU can complete the required tax refund procedure to receive a refund of up to about 15% for products with 20% value-added tax. However, in practice, the actual amount received will be that after the commission for the tax exemption procedure agency is deducted. Refunds are only available for purchases of €75.01 or more per receipt and only for items that are taken out of the EU without being used.
Although a service charge is included in the prices of restaurants and hotels, there is a custom of paying tips (called Trinkgeld in German) in Austria. It is a gratuity expressing your gratitude for a person providing you with a service, so the amount varies depending on whether you have made a special request or how satisfied you are with the service, for example. Use the following amounts as a guide.
The voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
The most common type of plug is the C-type, with two rounded pins sticking out. The SE type is also used to an extent. When using electrical products from Japan, if the adapter can handle up to 240V, then they can be used with a plug converter. However, some products are not compatible, so be sure to check the voltage display on its AC adapter or charger. Products that are not compatible will need a transformer.
The TV and video system in Austria differs from that of Japan, so media from Austria cannot be played on ordinary media players in Japan. If a DVD displays the same region code as Japan (2), then it can be played on a computer, but the DVD cannot be played on ordinary DVD players. (Can be played on a region-free DVD player)
Blu-ray discs from Austria are region B and cannot be played on regular Blu-ray players in Japan that has a region code of A.
Regular post office hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 18:00, Sat. 9:00 to 12:00, closed on Sun., Hol. Hours vary, with some post offices closing for lunch for one or two hours, for example.
International mail to Japan is generally handled as economy or priority mail. Priority mail arrives in Japan in 2 to 6 days, and the estimated time of arrival is not shown for economy.
When sending to Japan, a postcard or letter is €1.90 for economy and €2.10 for priority up to 20 g. Mail up to 75 g is €2.70 for economy and €2.90 for priority.
dial 00 (International telephone identification number)
81 (Country Code, Japan )
Other parties telephone number (Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)
Phone carrier identification number
010
43 (Country Code, Austria)
Other parties telephone number (Remove the first 0 of the area code)
Many holidays are related to Christianity, and holidays with dates that are varied by year. Also note that some museums and other facilities are closed or have shorter hours on December 24, 25, 26, and 31 and January 1.
German
Below is a guide for general business hours. There is about a 30 min. to 2 hours difference between stores.
Hours vary widely by bank and branch, but most are typically open on weekdays between 9:00 and 15:00 (though some close for lunch). They are closed on weekends and public holidays.
Mon.-Fri. 10:00-18:00. Sat. until 13:00 or 17:00 depending on the shop. Closed on Sundays and holidays.
In general, lunch is from about 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and dinner from about 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
The age restrictions for alcohol consumption and smoking in Austria vary by state. In Vienna, alcohol is prohibited for those under 16 and smoking is prohibited for those under 18. When renting a vehicle, age restrictions vary with the car rental company and the type of vehicle, and a credit card is requested.
Smoking is prohibited in airports, train stations, and on trains. Indoors at restaurants and cafés, smoking is prohibited. Smoking is allowed at tables outside.