Time:
GMT +8; same time zone as Singapore.
Population:
Macau's population approximately 450,000 consists predominantly of ethnic Chinese (95%), Portuguese and Europeans.
Weather and Climate:
Macau's tropical climate is warm and humid, with temperatures between 16 and 25 degrees Celsius, humidity between 73% and 90%.
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Language:
The official languages are English, Portuguese and Chinese.
Currency:
The unit of currency is the Pataca (MOP) which is divided into 100 avos. Currency notes are issued in denominations of MOP 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Coins are issued in 10, 20, 50 avos and MOP 1, 2, 5 and 10. HongKong Dollars (HKD) are also widely accepted on par value (1 MOP = 1HKD).
Bank hours:
Banks are open from 9am to 4:30pm on weekdays, 9am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
Business hours:
Most shops open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
IDD code:
Country code 853. SingTel ICC: 080-0650.
Credit/Charge Cards:
Major cards are accepted by hotels and larger retail establishments in Macau.
Electricity:
The electrical current in Macau is 220 volts, 50 cycles.
Getting Around:
Public buses ply routes with scheduled stops, and taxis are readily available kerbside. Most hotels provide free transfers to the jetty or Border Gate (to Zhuhai).
