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Travel to the United States

Travel Tips

Driving in the U.S.

Map showing Route 66

Travel Route 66 on a visual tour at the web site of the National Park Service

The Hungarian Driver's License is a valid driver's license for a period of up to one year of stay in America. International Driving Permits are helpful, but not necessary to drive in the United States. Visitors who intend to rent an automobile in the United States are advised to obtain an International Driving Permit prior to their departure from Hungary. These permits can be useful in connection with renting a car or in emergencies such as traffic violations or auto accidents, particularly when a foreign language is involved.

Time Zones

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) = GMT - 4 hrs
EST (Eastern Standard Time) = GMT - 5 hrs
CST (Central Standard Time) = GMT - 6 hrs
MST (Mountain Standard Time) = GMT - 7 hrs
PST (Pacific Standard Time) = GMT - 8 hrs
Alaska Standard Time = GMT - 9 hrs
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time = GMT - 10 hrs

Daylight Saving Time

For most of the United States, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Daylight Saving Time is NOT observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and by most of Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona).

Weather Information

Units Conversions

Cell Phones

Three-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) cell phones will work in the United States. For roaming information, please contact your service provider.

Voltage

The voltage is 110V/60Hz in the United States. Electrical equipment of 220V/50Hz with Hungarian/European two-prong plug requires the use of an adapter and/or voltage converter.

Last updated: 03/29/2007

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Map showing the U.S. time zones

• Interactive map showing the actual time for each of the time zones of the United States and its territories

• Detailed map of U.S. time zones (Please scroll down to Times Zones.)

(Provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST)




 

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