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Language: English is the official language.
Currency: The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. It is fixed to the US dollar at US$1.20. Currency can be exchanged at the banks, bureaux de change and many hotels. Banks are open Monday to Saturday. US Dollars are accepted as payment in most establishments and are the preferred currency for exchange as both cash and as travelers cheques. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.
Time: Local time is GMT -5.
Electricity: Electrical current
is 110 volts, 60Hz. American style two-pin plugs are standard.
Communications: The international access code for the Cayman Islands is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 345. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). International direct dialing is available. Mobile phone coverage is good and operates on a GSM network; phones can be rented. Internet cafes are widely available.
Duty Free: Travelers entering the Cayman Islands may take 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, as well as one liter of alcohol, without paying duty on these.
Getting Around: The only form of local public transport is minibuses which are safe to use but run only on the main routes. For other journeys taxis are readily available or one can hire a car, motor scooter or bicycle. If hiring a vehicle, remember to drive on the left, as in the UK. Observe the speed limits, wear your seat belt at all times and do not drink and drive.
Tourist OfficeCayman Islands Department of Tourism, George Town: +1 345 949 0623 or www.caymanislands.ky
EmergencyEmergencies: 911 or 555
Embassies
British Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also represents Cayman Islands): +1 202 588 6500.
British High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also represents Cayman Islands): +1 613 237 1530.
British High Commission, Canberra, Australia (also represents Cayman Islands): +61 (0)2 6270 6666.
British High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also represents Cayman Islands): +27 (0)12 421 7500.
British Embassy, Dublin, Ireland (also represents Cayman Islands): +353 (0)1 205 3700.
British High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand (also represents Cayman Islands): +64 (0)4 924 8888.
United States Consular Agent, Grand Cayman: +1 345 945 1511.
Governor's Office, George Town: +1 345 244 2434.
Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Cayman Islands): +1 876 926 1500.
Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Cayman Islands): +1 (868) 628 0695.
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