General Information

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.