7° 30' North Latitude, 133° 30' East Longitude

English and Palauan

When it's Noon Monday in Palau, it is:

• Manila 11:00 A.M. Monday
• Tokyo 12:00 P.M. Monday
• Sydney 1:00 P.M. Monday
• Honolulu 5:00 P.M. Sunday
• Los Angeles 7:00 P.M. Sunday

Most visitors to Palau arrive on Continental Micronesia, by way of daily regular flights from Guam. There are daily connections to Guam from Tokyo, U.S.A. and other metropolitan centers. Two weekly flights from Manila and two charter flights from Taipei, currently connect Palau with other metropolitan Asian cities.

Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate) by U.S. citizens is required. Visas are not required. Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. All visitors must have return travel arrangements or approval by the Chief of Immigration for an extended stay. The fee is $100.00 (U.S.).

Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. (27° C.). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, and the annual average is 150 inches. The average relative humidity is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone.

One bottle of liquor and up to 200 cigarettes can be brought into Palau duty-free. Importation of controlled substances and weapons is strictly prohibited.

Cholera and Yellow Fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.

Palau uses only U.S. dollar and no foreign currency can be exchanged in Palau. Foreign currency needs to be exchanged prior to entry into Palau. There are 4 working automatic teller machines (ATMs) on island and all local banks accept travelers cheques.

Banking hours are generally: Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Palau Visitors Authority website .