Practical Information in Detroit
Be ready to hit the road as Detroit is a city of little public transport.
GMT
GMT –5 (–4 in summertime).
Money
United States Dollar (US$) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
110-120V AC, 60Hz, two (flat) or three (two flat and one round) pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+1 (national), (0) area codes are 313, 734 or 248 +seven-digit number (Detroit metro).
Detroit Tourist Info
Fit In
Smart casual in the evenings and for the shopping districts; traditional suits for business, and sporting wear for the weekend. Frigid winter temperatures require layers of warm clothing.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Presidents Day 21 Feb
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Memorial Day 30 May
- Independence Day Holiday 4 Jul
- Labor Day 5 Sep
- Columbus Day 10 Oct
- Veterans' Day 11 Nov
- Thanksgiving Day 24 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Christmas Day Holiday 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 2 Jan
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 Jan
