last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for Réunion
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Luggage and equipment to bring
For the coast, plan lightweight clothing for all seasons, plus a woollen layer for evenings or air conditioning, as well as protection from rain and sun. The same applies to the "Hauts" (highlands), with the addition of warmer clothes and all necessary equipment if you plan to trek.
Communications
Phone
International dialling code: (00 +) 262.
Internet
You’ll find a few cybercafés and, increasingly, wifi zones (200) across the island, listed and accessible via the free system Zotspot.
Post
Post offices are generally open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Time difference
Local time: .
Réunion (like Mauritius) is on GMT+4. This means it’s two hours ahead of France in summer and three hours ahead in winter.
Electricity
230 Volt (50 Hz) with "French" plugs (officially type E).
Opening hours
Banks and government offices generally follow the same opening hours as in mainland France, sometimes closing between noon and 2:00 PM. Shops typically open from 10:00 AM to 6:00–7:00 PM, with a general closure from around 12:00 PM until 2:00 or 3:00 PM.
Laundromats
Local tourist offices
As in mainland France, the main towns on the island have a tourist office. You can find their contact details, among other places, on the website of the Réunion Regional Tourism Committee.
Weights and measures
Réunion uses the metric system, just like mainland France.
French language use
French is the official language, so there’s no problem. Creole is also widely spoken on the island. Note that, while it draws heavily from French, Réunion Creole is specific to the island and may not be understood by speakers of Antillean Creole, for example.