Antigua and Barbuda Travel Guide

Language

English is the official language, but most locals speak English patois (jargon or dialect).

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1 equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travelers checks can be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements around this.

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Time

Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 and 110 volts, 60Hz. Most hotels have both voltages available. American-style two-pin plugs are used.

Communications

The international access code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 268. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). A GSM 900 mobile network covers Antigua, and GSM 1900 covers both Antigua and Barbuda. Internet cafes are available in tourist areas.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Antigua over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco. 170ml of perfume and 1 liter wine or spirits is also allowed.

Tourist Office

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 462 0480 or www.antigua-barbuda.org

Embassies in Antigua and Barbuda

• United States Consular Agent, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 463 6531.
• British High Commission, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 5615046.
• Canadian High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 876 978 3160.

Antigua and Barbuda Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 362 5122.
• High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7258 0070.
• High Commission for the Countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911.

Language

English is the official language, but most locals speak English patois (jargon or dialect).

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1 equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travelers checks can be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements around this.

2.7000

Time

Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 and 110 volts, 60Hz. Most hotels have both voltages available. American-style two-pin plugs are used.

Communications

The international access code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 268. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). A GSM 900 mobile network covers Antigua, and GSM 1900 covers both Antigua and Barbuda. Internet cafes are available in tourist areas.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Antigua over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco. 170ml of perfume and 1 liter wine or spirits is also allowed.

Tourist Office

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 462 0480 or www.antigua-barbuda.org

Embassies in Antigua and Barbuda

• United States Consular Agent, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 463 6531.
• British High Commission, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 5615046.
• Canadian High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 876 978 3160.

Antigua and Barbuda Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 362 5122.
• High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7258 0070.
• High Commission for the Countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911.

Language

English is the official language, but most locals speak English patois (jargon or dialect).

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1 equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travelers checks can be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements around this.

2.7000

Time

Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 and 110 volts, 60Hz. Most hotels have both voltages available. American-style two-pin plugs are used.

Communications

The international access code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 268. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). A GSM 900 mobile network covers Antigua, and GSM 1900 covers both Antigua and Barbuda. Internet cafes are available in tourist areas.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Antigua over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco. 170ml of perfume and 1 liter wine or spirits is also allowed.

Tourist Office

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 462 0480 or www.antigua-barbuda.org

Embassies in Antigua and Barbuda

• United States Consular Agent, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 463 6531.
• British High Commission, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 5615046.
• Canadian High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 876 978 3160.

Antigua and Barbuda Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 362 5122.
• High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7258 0070.
• High Commission for the Countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911.

Language

English is the official language, but most locals speak English patois (jargon or dialect).

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1 equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travelers checks can be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements around this.

2.7000

Time

Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 and 110 volts, 60Hz. Most hotels have both voltages available. American-style two-pin plugs are used.

Communications

The international access code for Antigua and Barbuda is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 268. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). A GSM 900 mobile network covers Antigua, and GSM 1900 covers both Antigua and Barbuda. Internet cafes are available in tourist areas.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Antigua over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco. 170ml of perfume and 1 liter wine or spirits is also allowed.

Tourist Office

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 462 0480 or www.antigua-barbuda.org

Embassies in Antigua and Barbuda

• United States Consular Agent, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 463 6531.
• British High Commission, St John's, Antigua: +1 268 5615046.
• Canadian High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 868 628 0695.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Antigua and Barbuda): +1 876 978 3160.

Antigua and Barbuda Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 362 5122.
• High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7258 0070.
• High Commission for the Countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911.