Location: South America
Local Time: Mainland:
From 20 Aug 11 to 28 Apr 12 GMT -3
From 29 Apr 12 to 01 Sep 12 GMT -4
From 02 Sep 12 to 09 Mar 13 GMT -3
From 10 Mar 13 to 12 Oct 13 GMT -4
From 13 Oct 13 to 08 Mar 14 GMT -3
Easter Island:
From 20 Aug 11 to 10 Mar 12 GMT -5
From 10 Mar 12 to 13 Oct 12 GMT -6
From 13 Oct 12 to 09 Mar 13 GMT -5
Capital City: Santiago
Population: 17.23 million
Area: 756,626357,021 square km, 470,167 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish
Dialling Code: 56
Emergency:
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: CLP: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000
Coins: CLP: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are generally accepted. Travellers cheques must be changed before 1200 except in Cambios. There may be some difficulty exchanging travellers cheques outside of major towns
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1400 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1830 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1000-2000 Mon-Fri, 1000-1400 Sat, 1000-2100 Mon-Sun (Malls)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: *When the holiday falls on a Tue, Wed, Thu or Fri, the holiday is generally taken on the nearest Monday.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish. Many executives speak English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings and wear dark clothes unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: 10% service charge is included in bars & restaurants, however additional 10% tip is expected
