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Island Name: Oahu Island Nickname: The Gathering Place Capital: Honolulu State: Hawaii, the 50th State in the United States

Country: United States Languages: English (US), Hawaiian Currency: US dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted. Population: 905,266

Time Zone:
Hawaii Standard Time (GMT -10 hours), Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time. For detailed information, please visit www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
U.S. East Coast: Hawai‘i is 5 hours behind, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time.
U.S. West Coast: Hawai‘i is 2 hours behind, 3 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
Japan: Hawaii is 19 hours behind, 20 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
Australia: Hawaii is 20 hours behind, 21 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
London: Hawaii 11 hours behind, 12 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time

Average Temperature:
75˚ F to 85˚ F.

April-November: 75-85 degree Fahrenheit; 24-29 degree Celsius
December-March: 68-80 degree Fahrenheit; 20-27 degree Celsius

Average water temperature: 74 degrees Fahrenheit; 23 degree Celsius

Area Code:
The area code for all of Hawaii is (808). Cell phone coverage is readily available in most places if you’re coming from the US. Check your carrier and calling plan for details.

Internet Access:
Internet access is readily available on Oahu and at many hotels.

Accommodations:
Luxury resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, rental cottages, and condos are located throughout the island.

Transportation:
Rent a car at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to explore the island. Other options include tour buses, shuttles, trolleys, taxis or city buses.

Clothing:
Dress casually. Bring a light jacket for nights, semi-casual dress clothes or resort wear for restaurants and nightlife. Suits and ties are rarely worn.

Tipping:
U.S. standards apply: 15-20% on meals, at least $1 per bag for porters, and at least $1 per night for housekeeping.

Drive Times:
From Waikiki to:
Hanauma Bay: 30 min
Honolulu Int’l Airport (HNL): 20 min
Iolani Palace: 15 min
Kailua: 30 min
Ko Olina: 35 min
North Shore: 40 min
Nuuanu Pali Lookout: 20 min
Pearl Harbor: 30 min
Polynesian Cultural Center: 1 hr
Turtle Bay: 50 min