General Information gustavia

Electricity - 220 volts. You will need a voltage converter and plug adaptors to operate your own appliances. Currency - the new Euro currency, although the U.S. Dollar is accepted almost everywhere. There are ATM machines on the island, with directions in English, which dispense Euros.

Time Zone - St. Barths is in the Atlantic time zone, but does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Thus, during Daylight Savings Time, the island time is the same as the East coast of the United States. When Standard Time is in effect, the time in St. Barths is one hour later than the East coast of the U.S. Passport - you will need a valid passport to enter St. Barths. Clearing customs is very informal. Driving - U.S. drivers licenses are accepted for the purpose of car rentals. Driving is on the right.