Destination: Ghent
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Ghent
  Before You Go
  When You Are There
   *Time
   *Arriving
   *Customs
   *Money
   *National Holidays
   *Tourist Offices
   *Opening Hours
   *Public Transportation
   *Driving
   *Car Rental
   *Taxis
   *Personal Safety
   *Telephones
   *Post
   *Tips/Gratuities
   *Electricity
   *Health
   *Clothing Sizes
   *Concessions
  Language
  Offices to Serve You Abroad

TELEPHONES

Coin operated telephones have become a rarity although you can still find them in some pubs. Usually you need a phone card that is obtainable from newsagents and post offices. Some charge cards can also be used. The code for Ghent is 09, be careful, you always need to dial this number.

International Dialling Codes

From Belgium to:

UK: 00 44

Ireland: 00 353

USA/Canada: 00 1

Netherlands: 00 31

Australia: 00 61

Germany: 00 49

Information on foreign codes is available on: 1224. Mon-Fri 6pm-8am. All day at weekends and holidays the tariff is cheaper.

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