Cayman Islands

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Cayman Islands Population: 40,000 Area: 260 square km, 260 square miles. Language(s): English Capital City: George Town Local Time: GMT -5 Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD 1 = 100 Cents) Notes: KYD: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Coins: Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25 Dialling Code: 1 345 Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Cayman Islands Cayman Centre, Unit B1 118 Dorcy Drive George Town, Grand Cayman Tel: (345) 945-8173 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except U.S. and Cayman holidays). Cayman Islands Embassy or Consulate in U.S. Washington DC Office 925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20005 Voice: 1-800-874-...

Airports

Cayman Brac Gerrard-Smith (CYB) Grand Cayman Owen Roberts International (GCM)

Health risks

The Cayman Islands are a British dependent territory located approximately 100 miles west of Jamaica. Tourist facilities, including first-class hotels, are widely available. CRIME: Violent crime is rare in the Cayman Islands, but petty thefts, pickpocketing and purse snatchings occasionally occur. There have been incidents of sexual assault, some reportedly involving the use...

Weather

Climate: The islands which lie in the latitude of the Trade Winds enjoy a pleasant climate with the hottest day tempered by north east breezes. In the hottest season May-Oct temperatures range from 75-95°F. Cool season Nov-Apr, temperature range 60-75°F. Clothing: Lightweight cottons.