Time Differences:
Local time 

GMT+3 hours (April-September)

GMT+2 hours (October-March)

* These time differences are for the period October-March; however, 
they may show variances according to each country's own time-saving adjustments. 

Petrol: Super (peremium) - Unleaded .Normal (regular) - Diesel. 
Electricity: 220 volts AC/50 Hz. all over Turkey. (Industrial:380 V)
Plug: European round/ 2-prong plug.
Water: Although tap vater is safe to drink since it is chlorinated, it is recommended to get 
advice from the concemed authorities of the places resided.

Newspapers and Magazines: Foreign newspapers and magazines are available in big cities and tourist areas. Also there is a Turkish daily newspaper, Daily News, published in English.

Tipping: At various establishments like hotels, restaurants, Turkish baths, barbers and hairdressers, tipping at a rate of 5%-15% of the total is common. Taxi and "dolmus" drivers on the other hand, do not expect tips or even rounded fares.

Visiting a mosque: Five times a day, the "muezzin" calls the faithful to prayer in thi mosque. Before entering a mosque, Muslims wash themselves and remove their shoes. Foreign visitors should also remove their shoes and show the respect they would any other house of worship and avoid visiting the mosque durin prayer time. Women should cover their heads and ams, and not wear miniskirts. Men should not wear shorts. (In certain famous mosques, overalls are provided for those not suitably dressed.)