last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for New Caledonia
Location Map of New Caledonia
New Caledonia
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Luggage and equipment to bring
Communications
Phone
Internet
Post
Time difference
Local time: .
Electricity
220 Volt (50 Hz) with "French" plugs (officially type F), which will require an adapter for North American plugs.
Opening hours
Laundromats
Local tourist offices
Weights and measures
New Caledonia uses the metric system, just like mainland France.
French language
French (with a local accent and expressions) is the official language of the archipelago and is spoken by everyone. In addition, there are 28 local Kanak languages spoken by various communities.