last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for Saint Lucia
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Saint Lucia
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Luggage and equipment to bring
At any time of year, pack light clothing plus a sweater for evenings or air conditioning. Don’t forget sun protection, rain gear in season, and proper walking shoes.
Communications
Telephone
International dialling code: (00 +) 1758.
Internet
Post office
Time difference
Local time: .
Like neighbouring Martinique, Saint Lucia is on GMT-4. This means there are 5 hours less in winter and 6 hours less in summer compared to metropolitan France.
In winter, there is a one-hour time difference between Quebec (GMT-5) and Saint Lucia.
Electricity
230 Volt (50 Hz) with “British” plugs (officially type G), which will require an adapter for North American and French plugs.
Opening hours
Laundries
Local tourist offices
Weights and measures
French language use
Although English is the country’s official language, Creole is used by about 80% of the population. It is a mix of French dialects and African languages. Even if not always spoken, French itself remains fairly well understood on the island.