At a Glance

Budapest:
Population: 1.9 million
Size: 525 square kilometers
Language: Hungarian
People: Hungarian, Roma, German, Slovak, Croat, Romanian
Religion: Roman Catholic (51.9%), Calvinist (15.9%), Lutheran, Greek Catholic, Jewish
Time: Central European Time. When its 12pm in New York its 6pm in Budapest.
Currency: The Hungarian Forint (HUF). Banks are open from 9am to 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Friday.
Electricity: 220 volts. You will need an adapter with a two-pin attachment and a converter.

Vienna:
Population: 1.5 million
Size: 415 square kilometers
Language: German
People: Austrian, Croat, Czech, Hungarian, Roma, Slovak
Religion: Roman Catholic (49.2%), non-denominational (25%), Methodist, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish
Time: Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour. When it's noon in New York it’s 6pm in Austria.
Currency: The Euro. Banking hours are generally 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. Some banks are closed on Monday, while others are also open on Saturday.
Electricity: 220 volts. You will need an adapter with a two-pin attachment and a converter.

Prague:
Population: 1.23 million
Size: 191 square kilometers
Languages: Czech
People: Czech, Slovak, Roma, Polish, German
Religion: Roman Catholic (39.2%), Protestant (4.1%) non-religious (39.7%)
Time: Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour. When it's noon in New York it’s 6pm in the Czech Republic.
Currency: The Czech Crown. Regular banking hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm and some banks are open on Saturdays.
Electricity: 220 volts. You will need an adapter with a two-pin attachment and a converter.