Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Restaurants
Open for lunch and dinner daily, unless otherwise specified.
Shops
Operate 7.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
PRACTICALITIES
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Electricity
Supply is 220V and plugs are of the European two-round-pin variety.
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Languages
French, Ewé, Kabiyé.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Togo also celebrates Islamic holidays, which change dates every year.
New Year's Day
1 January
Meditation Day
13 January
Easter
March/April
National Day
27 April
Labour Day
1 May
Ascension Day
May
Pentecost
May/June
Day of the Martyrs
21 June
Assumption Day
15 August
All Saints' Day
1 November
Christmas Day
25 December
SAFE TRAVEL
Petty theft and muggings are common in Lomé, especially on the beach and near the
Grand Marché.
Taxi-motos
in the city may be convenient, but they are dangerous.
Driving in Togo is, to say the least, hair-raising: take care on the roads, particularly at
night.
The beaches along the coast are not safe for swimming because of strong currents.
TELEPHONE
Togo's country code is 228. Landline numbers start with 2, mobile numbers with 9. Make
international calls at the private telephone agencies in every town.
Mobile phone coverage is excellent. Local networks include Togocel and Moov.
Depending on which mobile network you use at home, your phone may or may not work
