Guyana

General Information

Location: South America
Local Time: GMT-4
Capital City: Georgetown
Population: 784,894
Area: 214,000357,021 square km, 83,000 square miles.

Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 592
Emergency: Police: 911. Fire: 912. Ambulance: 913

TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz

Business & Currency

Currency: Guyana Dollar (GYD)
Notes: GYD: 20, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: GYD: 1, 5, 10

Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards & travellers cheques are accepted at selected locations
Opening Hours

Bank: 0800-1330 Mon-Thur, 0800-1200 & 1530-1700 or 1500-1600 Fri
Office: 0800-1200 & 1300-1630 Mon-Thur, 1300-1530 Fri
Shops: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat

Public Holidays

2012

01 Jan : New Year’s Day
04 Feb : Yum an-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)
23 Feb : Republic Day (Mashramani)
08 Mar : Phagwah (Holi)
06 Apr : Good Friday
09 Apr : Easter Monday
01 May : Labour Day
05 May : Indian Heritage Day
26 May : Independence Day
02 Jul : Caricom Day
06 Aug : Freedom Day
19 Aug : Eid Al Fitr
26 Oct : Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
13 Nov : Diwali (Hindu Festival of Light)
25 Dec : Christmas
26 Dec : Christmas

Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to the lunar calendar and local sightings of various phases of the moon. Dates listed are approximate. Hindu festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it’s only possible to normally forecast the month when they occur.
Business/Social Hints: On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Around 10% in hotels, restaurants & for taxis