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Curaçao Time Zone |
Curaçao is on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours).
No daylight saving time adjustments.
You last visited this page at 4:00 am (04:00) Curaçao time.
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Curaçao Climate |
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Curaçao is located in the tropics, just 12° north of the equator, therefore Curaçao has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average temperature is about 27° C (80 F). The popular refreshing northeast trade winds blow constantly, making the warm weather very agreeable. The rainy season, October to February, is usually marked by short, occasional showers, continued by sunny weather. Total annual rainfall averages 570 mm (22 inches).
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Curaçao Language |
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90% of the Curaçaoans speak Papiamentu a creole language, Dutch is the official language, most people can also speak English and Spanish.
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Curaçao Currency |
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The Netherlands Antilles Guilder also called Florin (ANG. or NAfl.) is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a stable rate of USD 1 = ANG 1.77 for cash, 1.78 for traveler's checks.
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Curaçao Electricity |
Typical electrical plugs found on Curaçao:
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North American 2-Pin (110-130V / 50Hz, found everywhere) |
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European 3-Pin (220V / 50Hz, found in most places) |
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Curaçao International Dialing Code |
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Curaçao's international code is 599-9. To reach another country from Curaçao, dial 00, the international code of that country, the area code and the number.
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Curaçao Tap Water |
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Curaçao tap water is distilled directly from the "crystal clear" Caribbean Sea, making it at least as pure as bottled water and safe to drink.
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| Also see: Curaçao General Information |
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