Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Guide

Language

The national language is English, but some words are pronounced in a way unique to the islands.

Currency

The US dollar (USD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Local banks and most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept travelers checks. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATMs as well as cash advances on credit cards.

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Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT 4 between April and October).

Electricity

Electricity is the same as in the US: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz.

Communications

Cable & Wireless Ltd. provides the island, and most of the Caribbean, with a digital network of telecommunications, including GSM cellular coverage and Internet connections. The country direct dialing code is +1 followed by 649. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). Public phones operate with phone cards.

Duty-Free

Travelers may enter the Turks and Caicos Islands with the following goods without paying customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 125g of tobacco products; and 1 liter spirits or 2 liters wine. Spearguns are strictly prohibited.

Tourist Office

Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2321 or www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Embassies in Turks and Caicos Islands

• UK Governor's Office, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2309.
• Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 876 926 1500
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 868 628 0695.

Turks and Caicos Islands Embassies Abroad

• Turks and Caicos Representative, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7798 9342.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911

Language

The national language is English, but some words are pronounced in a way unique to the islands.

Currency

The US dollar (USD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Local banks and most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept travelers checks. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATMs as well as cash advances on credit cards.

1.0000

Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT 4 between April and October).

Electricity

Electricity is the same as in the US: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz.

Communications

Cable & Wireless Ltd. provides the island, and most of the Caribbean, with a digital network of telecommunications, including GSM cellular coverage and Internet connections. The country direct dialing code is +1 followed by 649. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). Public phones operate with phone cards.

Duty-Free

Travelers may enter the Turks and Caicos Islands with the following goods without paying customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 125g of tobacco products; and 1 liter spirits or 2 liters wine. Spearguns are strictly prohibited.

Tourist Office

Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2321 or www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Embassies in Turks and Caicos Islands

• UK Governor's Office, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2309.
• Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 876 926 1500
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 868 628 0695.

Turks and Caicos Islands Embassies Abroad

• Turks and Caicos Representative, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7798 9342.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911

Language

The national language is English, but some words are pronounced in a way unique to the islands.

Currency

The US dollar (USD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Local banks and most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept travelers checks. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATMs as well as cash advances on credit cards.

1.0000

Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT 4 between April and October).

Electricity

Electricity is the same as in the US: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz.

Communications

Cable & Wireless Ltd. provides the island, and most of the Caribbean, with a digital network of telecommunications, including GSM cellular coverage and Internet connections. The country direct dialing code is +1 followed by 649. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). Public phones operate with phone cards.

Duty-Free

Travelers may enter the Turks and Caicos Islands with the following goods without paying customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 125g of tobacco products; and 1 liter spirits or 2 liters wine. Spearguns are strictly prohibited.

Tourist Office

Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2321 or www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Embassies in Turks and Caicos Islands

• UK Governor's Office, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2309.
• Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 876 926 1500
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 868 628 0695.

Turks and Caicos Islands Embassies Abroad

• Turks and Caicos Representative, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7798 9342.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911

Language

The national language is English, but some words are pronounced in a way unique to the islands.

Currency

The US dollar (USD) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Local banks and most hotels, restaurants and taxi services accept travelers checks. Most credit cards are accepted and banks offer ATMs as well as cash advances on credit cards.

1.0000

Time

Local time is GMT -5 (GMT 4 between April and October).

Electricity

Electricity is the same as in the US: 120/240 volts, 60 Hz.

Communications

Cable & Wireless Ltd. provides the island, and most of the Caribbean, with a digital network of telecommunications, including GSM cellular coverage and Internet connections. The country direct dialing code is +1 followed by 649. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom). Public phones operate with phone cards.

Duty-Free

Travelers may enter the Turks and Caicos Islands with the following goods without paying customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 125g of tobacco products; and 1 liter spirits or 2 liters wine. Spearguns are strictly prohibited.

Tourist Office

Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2321 or www.turksandcaicostourism.com

Embassies in Turks and Caicos Islands

• UK Governor's Office, Grand Turk: +1 649 946 2309.
• Canadian High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 876 926 1500
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Turks and Caicos Islands): +1 868 628 0695.

Turks and Caicos Islands Embassies Abroad

• Turks and Caicos Representative, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7798 9342.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911