Central, semimountainous and mountainous regions, as well as the entire Adriatic coast, have a Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast, while winter can be cold and snowy in central and northern regions. During the tourist season, post offices are generally open until 9PM, including Saturdays. Shops and department stores work from 8AM to 8PM without breaks. Daylight saving time is observed from late March to late September, during which time the clocks are advanced one hour.
Most plugs have two round pins.
Visitors from abroad who wish to operate personal small electronic items, should bring a plug adapter and a transformer. Zagreb 01, Split 021, Rijeka 051, Osijek 034. Omit the 0 when dialing from abroad. To place an outgoing international call from Croatia, dial 00 plus the relevant country code and number. Third party insurance is obligatory.