French Polynesia is Time difference.
10 hour behind GMT, 2 hours behind US Pacific Standard Time. The MARQUESAS islands are half-hour ahead the rest of French Polynesia.

Entry Requirements
All passengers entering French Polynesia must be in possession of a valid passport and outbound ticket. Citizens of the United States can stay 3 months without visa.

Customs Regulations
Visitors may bring in duty free, personal possessions: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars. NO PETS - NO FRUITS - NO FLOWERS.

Health formalities
Small pox, Malaria and Cholera inoculations are required for people coming form infested areas.

Water
Tap water is safe to drink if desired.

Currency
   

The French Pacific Franc (CFP) is the basic monetary unit.
1 Pacific Franc = 0.0084 €
1 € = 119.33 Pacific Franc
Exchange rates for other currencies vary almost daily.

Climate
The climate is sub-tropical and very pleasant throughout the year and is temperated by the trade winds. The average annual temperature is in between 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in July-August and about 89 degrees F. in January and February which are the hottest months. The rainy season is generally between November and March.

Shopping Hours
Shops are usually open from 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM and from 2.00 PM to 6.00 PM from Monday to Friday and from 8.00 AM to 11.30 AM on Saturday. Some shops stay open on Saturday afternoon.

Banking Hours
Open from 7.30 AM to 3.45 PM from Monday to Friday. Exchange counters are also available at FAAA AIRPORT.

Clothing
Light informal clothes can be worn all year round, but it might be a good idea to take a lightweight jacket or sweater for cooler evenings, especially from July to September.

Electricity
220Volts, 60Hz and in some areas 110Volts, 60Hz.

Language
French and Tahitian are the official languages but English is widely spoken in most touristic localities.

Religion
Protestants 55%, Catholic 30%, Members of the Church of Latter Day Saints and Mormons 6%, Seventh Day Adventists - RLDA (Sanito) and Jehovah's Witnesses, some Buddhist among the Chinese population 2%.

Tipping
Tipping is against the rules and customs of Polynesian hospitality.