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Home > Contact Us > local information
Local Information
- Brief Introduction
- Time Zone
- Climate
- Voltage
- Language
- Currencies and Credit Cards
- Public Telephone Services
- Tipping
Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Climate
Taiwan's climate is subtropical in the north and tropical in the south. For further information regarding weather condition, please check Central Weather Bureau.
Voltage
The electric power is 110 volts, 60 cycles, AC.Language
The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese, though other dialects are also spoken. Many people can speak some English (the most widely studied foreign language), but taxi drivers general speak only Mandarin. Taking name cards of the hotel written in Chinese is recommended.Currencies and Credit Cards
The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). The current exchange rates are about 1 USD @ 33 NTD and 1 EUR @ 40 NTD. Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and designated banks and hotels. Paper money is currently available in NT$100, 200, 500, 1,000 bills. Coins have NT$1, 5, 10, and 50 denominations. For further information regarding currency, please check the website list below.
The Universal Currency Convert Website
Major credit cards are accepted in many shops, and traveler's checks may be cashed at some tourist-oriented businesses and at most international hotels. Hotels, department stores, airlines and major restaurants accept international credit cards, which include VISA, American Express, Diner's Club and Master Card.Public Telephone Services
Public telephones are either coin-operated or card-operated. All local and domestic long-distance calls are timed. The basic charge for a local call is NT$1. Telephone cards can be purchased in most convenience stores. International Direct Dial (IDD) calls can be made by dialing the international access code 002 + country code + area code (without the preceding "0") + local number. Just dial the 8-digit numbers for calls inside Taipei (area code "02"); dial the area code (for example "03" for Hsinchu) plus the number if you dial to places outside Taipei. International reverse-charge and credit-card calls can be made through dedicated telephones located at international airports and major hotels. For English-speaking directory assistance in Taipei, please call 106. Copy and telefax facilities are available in most convenience stores, major post offices and tourist hotels.Tipping
Tipping is optional. However, tips are usually given for restaurant services and to hotel porters. A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added Tax are already added to room rates and meals.