Information about Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and the most influential city in Portugal. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean and River Tagus. Its privileged location made it an important city, controlling as it does a great part of the Atlantic.
In this article, we’ll try to answer certain basic questions that arise when planning a trip to Lisbon:
General Information
Lisbon Facts & Figures
Lisbon has a population of over 504,000 and its metropolitan area has around 2.8 million people.
Currency
The official currency in Lisbon is the Euro.
Current Local Time
The time zone in Lisbon is Western European Time and Western European Summer Time. It is 5 hours ahead of New York, 8 hours ahead of San Francisco, and the same time as London.
Electricity and Plugs
The power sockets in Portugal are type F and the standard voltage is 220 V. If you are traveling from the UK or the United States and want to use your appliances, you will need to buy an adaptor.
Healthcare
Just like in the rest of Europe, if you are an EU citizen and would like free healthcare in Lisbon, you will need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This card is free and you only need to present your ID at any Social Security office to obtain it.
The EHIC does not cover expenses such as transfers to EU countries by ambulance, family members' stays, or changes to your return travel plans.
If you are from the UK you can apply by clicking on this link. You can also purchase our travel insurance.
Important Telephone Numbers
- Emergency number: 112
- Portugal country code: 351
- Lisbon area code: 21
- Information: 118