General Information

A. Istanbul

Istanbul, with its historical peninsula, countless sights and timeless beauty, is a unique city that has been capital to many civilizations from past to present and still continues to be home to residents from all over the world.

For more information:

https://istanbul.ktb.gov.tr/EN-285226/mosques.html

Local time is GMT + 3 hours. Same time zone is used all over the country.

Prayer rooms will be available at the venue.

B. Electricity Supply

The electricity supply in Türkiye is 220 volts AC 50 cycles. Electrical appliances must have European plugs (i.e. round-tipped, two-pinned). An international adapter might be needed.

Electricity: The main voltage for electricity in Türkiye is 220V and 50Hz. Central European type wall socket (two-pin plugs) is also a standard in Türkiye.

C. Currency, Banking, Credit Cards and ATMs

The official currency in Türkiye is the Turkish Lira (TL) available in the following denominations: banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL; coins: 1 and 5 TL. Cash can usually be exchanged without commission at exchange offices, banks and hotels. Exchange rates are published daily in Turkish newspapers and can also be found in the website of the Turkish Central Bank at http://www.tcmb.gov.tr.

Cash machines (ATMs) are available throughout Türkiye, accepting major credit and bank cards and instructions are often available in English.

D. International Dialing Codes

The country code for Türkiye is 90. The area code for Istanbul is 212 for the European side and 216 for the Asian side. To make an international phone call, dial 00 + country code + phone number.

E. Medical Services and Emergency

Emergency (ambulance, police and fire): Dial 112

Any major treatment will be carried out at local hospitals, where 24-hour medical and emergency service will be available and a general practitioner will be working on duty throughout the day. Delegates will be responsible for the costs incurred of any hospital treatment, and should therefore ensure that they have appropriate insurance coverage prior to travelling to Türkiye.

The hospitals stated below will be on duty 7/24 for emergency situations during the CFM.
Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi:
Address :Halaskargazi Cad., Etfal Sk., 34371 Şişli/Istanbul
Telephone :(0212) 373 5000
PROF.DR. CEMİL TAŞCIOĞLU ŞEHİR HASTANESİ
Address :Darülaceze Cad. No:27, 34384 Okmeydani / Şişli/Istanbul
Telephone : (0212) 221 7777

Tipping is not a standard practice in Türkiye, but is generally considered an appropriate gesture of appreciation when the level of service has exceeded expectations in hotels and restaurants.