Currency:
Austria uses the Euro (€). There are 100 cents to every Euro. 1 US Dollar = roughly 0.92 Euros (exchange rates may vary).
Electricity:
Austria operates on 230 volts at 50 Hz. North American visitors will need a power adapter and possibly a voltage converter for devices such as battery chargers, laptops, etc.
Language:
The official language of Austria is German. English is widely spoken in tourist areas and by younger generations.
Time Zone
Austria is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is GMT+1. During Daylight Saving Time (late March to late October), it shifts to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is GMT+2.