Passport/Visa Requirements: Passports and proof of onward passage are required for Canadian and U.S. citizens. Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before departure.
Population: 333,832.
Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh. The predominant language in Zurich is German. The German spoken is Swiss German. English is spoken widely by urban Swiss, particularly in hotels and restaurants, and by taxi drivers..
Predominant Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant).
Time Zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+1 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Voltage Requirements: 220 volts. Most electric outlets require three-prong plugs. An international adapter is useful.
Telephone Codes: 41, country code; 44,city code;
