I am in France. Adwords is managed in Ireland for us. I didn't find a phone number and there is no direct chat I search on yellow pages and they are not listed in France. I will try you number.
I have dedicated account reps, so im not really sure... But I hear 24 - 48 hours is normal, but most of the time you get some canned response.
So you're not really sure, yet you reply anyway. Makes sense. How's your blog coming? Making any money with that WA aff link?