Tourist Information
Time
Greenwich + 2 (summer and winter )
Area: 1759540
Population: 5700000
Capital
Tripoli (Tarabulus).
Currency
Libyan Dinar, equals 1000 Dirhams
There are two denominations
The paper denomination: Quarter dinar, half dinar, one dinar, five dinars, ten
dinars and twenty dinars
The metal denomination: 50 dirhams, 100 dirhams, 250 dirhams = quarter dinar
Working hours
Summer: 7:30 am to 2.30 pm
Winter : 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Official holiday
Friday, and official feasts
Weights and gauges
Kg and meter
Electric power 220 V
Call sign 00218
Entry ports Seaports
Tripoli and Benghazi
Airports : Tripoli and Benina
Land ports : Ras-Jedir, Emsaad
Prohibited items
All alcohol is prohibited, as is the import of obscene literature, pork, pork
products and any kind of food (including tinned). All goods made in Israel or
manufactured by companies that do business with Israel are prohibited.
Warning
Travelling with a guide or in groups is recommended in remote areas. The regions
bordering Chad and Sudan should be avoided