Location: Far East
Local Time: GMT +8
Capital City: Taipei
Population: 23.17 million
Area: 36,179357,021 square km, 22,481 square miles.
Language(s): Chinese (Mandarin/Taiwanese, Hakka), English
Dialling Code: 886
Emergency: Police: 110. Fire & Ambulance: 119
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD 1 = 10 Cents)
Notes: TWD: 100, 200, 500, 1,000
Coins: TWD: 1, 5, 10, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: All major credit cards are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1530 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri (commercial), 0830-1230 & 1330-1730 Mon-Fri (Government)
Shops: 0900-2200 Mon-Sat, 1100-2130/2200 (department stores), some 24-hour corner shops
Public Holidays
2012
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak English or Japanese, but interpreters may be necessary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: A service charge is normally included in restaurants & hotels, therefore tips are not customary. Tips are not customary for taxis
