last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for El Salvador
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El Salvador
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What to pack
On the coast, pack light clothing for all seasons, plus a sweater for evenings or air conditioning. For the interior, warmer clothes are useful. Also bring rain protection for the rainy season, sun protection, mosquito repellent, and good walking shoes if you plan to hike.
Communications
Phone
International dialing code: (00 +) 503.
Internet
Time difference
Local time: .
Like its immediate neighbors, El Salvador is on GMT-6. This means 7 hours less than France in winter and 8 hours less in summer.
Electricity
115 V (60 Hz) with "American" plugs (officially types A and B), which will require an adapter for French plugs.