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Cayman Islands Travel Guide

Cayman Islands — Facts

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, bureau 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 checks. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.

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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 900/1800 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.

Tourist Office

Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, George Town: +1 345 949 0623 or www.caymanislands.ky

Embassies in Cayman Islands

  • United States Consular Agent, George Town: +1 345 945 8173.
  • 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.

Cayman Islands Embassies Abroad

  • 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 2888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 or 555.

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, bureau 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 checks. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.

0.8384

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 900/1800 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.

Tourist Office

Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, George Town: +1 345 949 0623 or www.caymanislands.ky

Embassies in Cayman Islands

  • United States Consular Agent, George Town: +1 345 945 8173.
  • 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.

Cayman Islands Embassies Abroad

  • 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 2888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 or 555.

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, bureau 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 checks. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.

0.8384

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 900/1800 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.

Tourist Office

Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, George Town: +1 345 949 0623 or www.caymanislands.ky

Embassies in Cayman Islands

  • United States Consular Agent, George Town: +1 345 945 8173.
  • 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.

Cayman Islands Embassies Abroad

  • 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 2888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 or 555.

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, bureau 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 checks. ATMs are widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.

0.8384

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 900/1800 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.

Tourist Office

Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, George Town: +1 345 949 0623 or www.caymanislands.ky

Embassies in Cayman Islands

  • United States Consular Agent, George Town: +1 345 945 8173.
  • 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.

Cayman Islands Embassies Abroad

  • 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 2888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911 or 555.

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