Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT-4
Capital City: Port of Spain
Population: 1.31 million
Area: 5,130357,021 square km, 1,980 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 1 868
Emergency: Police: 999. Fire & Ambulance: 990
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit or licence of another country eg: Bahamas, Canada, France, German, UK or US licence required and is valid for 90 days.
Electricity: 110 & 220V AC 60Hz
Currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: TTD: 1, 5, 10, 20, 100
Coins: TTD: 1. Cents: 5, 10, 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Travellers cheques & credit cards are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1400 Mon-Thur, 0800-1200 & 1500-1700 Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1600 Mon-Thur, 0800-1800 Fri, 0800-1300 Sat, 0900-1900 Mon-Sat (Malls)
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Hindu festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and variations may occur. Muslim festivals are according to the lunar calendar and local sightings of various phases of the moon. Dates listed are approximate. Normally actual dates are determined 7-14 days in advance. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is usually taken the next day (Monday). *When two public holidays fall on the same date the following day is generally given in lieu.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: 10% service charge is added
