| Time: | Local time is GMT +12. |
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| Electricity: | Electrical current is 220/240 volts AC, 60Hz (Funafuti only). |
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| Language: | Tuvaluan and English are the main languages. |
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| Health: | Full medical insurance before departure is recommended. Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are advised. |
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| Business: | Business hours are 7:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursdays and 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays. |
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| Communications: | The international access code is +688 and no area codes exist. International phone calls can be made from most of the islands and internet is available. |
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| Duty Free: | Customs duty is not levied on 200 cigarettes or 225 grams of tobacco or cigars, and for persons over 18 years also includes 1 litre of spirits and 1 litre of wine. Binoculars, cameras, films, electronic goods and sports equipment need to be declared on arrival. |
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