Time

Greek time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, an hour ahead of Central European Time and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Along with the rest of continental Europe, the clock is advanced one hour during summer -from the end of March to the end of September- almost a month earlier than the UK, the US and Canada. Therefore keep in mind that the time difference with these countries is one hour greater for some weeks in April and October.

Whenever you wish to find out what is the exact time while in Greece contact any of the hotel staff, use a mobile app or visit http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Things to do before travelling away from your country

Before traveling abroad you will need contact your home network operator to confirm that your mobile phone is not barred from 'roaming'.

Travelers form specific destinations (US / Canada / Argentina / Brazil / Mexico / Peru) should check whether a compatible handset is required. In that case contact your home customer care department to supply yourself with a handset compatible to GSM900.

Business Hours

Public services operate from Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm and stay closed during the Weekends. Shop opening hours vary widely but most are open from Monday until Friday accept Wednesday afternoon and on Saturdays from 9am to 2.30pm. All shops close on Sunday and opening hours are reduced during the winter. During the summer, museums and archaeological sites are open daily from 9.30am to 3pm, and close on official holidays. Shops in tourist areas stay open from early morning until late at night. Throughout the winter, shifts become shorter.  

Zakynthos Banks

In Zakynthos there are branches of quite a big number of Greek banks to handle your financial needs. All major branches are located at the city center and operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm on a daily basis, on Friday from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. On Saturday, Sunday, and during most bank holidays they stay closed.

• Agricultural Bank of Greece: 8 Eleftheriou Venizelou Street / tel. +30-26950-25060
• Commercial Bank of Greece: 2, Eleftheriou Venizelou Street / tel. +30-26950- 22338
• Credit Bank: 28b Alexandrou Roma Avenue / tel. +30-26950- 45379
• Ergo bank: 12 Tavoulari Street / tel. +30-26950- 23172
• Alpha Bank: Saint Marcos square / tel. +30-26950- 22336
• National Bank of Greece: 1 Dionissiou Solomou Square / tel. +30-26950- 22000
• National Mortgage Bank: 14 Constantinou Lombardou Street / tel. +30-26950- 26671
• Postal Savings Bank: Tertseti & Spirou Gouskou Street / tel. +30-26950- 24411
• Piraeus Bank: 16 Lomvardou Street / tel. +30-26950 - 25380

Traveler's checks

You can always cash your traveler’s checks at our 24-hour reception desks at Diana Group Hotels. Traveler checks issued by all the major companies are widely accepted. In case you are outside of the hotel you can cash your travelers checks in all Greek and foreign banks and exchange bureaus always by having your passport with you. Identification is necessary for the transaction.