About the Turks and Caicos
Timezone in the Turks and Caicos
Timezone is the same as American Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Getting to Providenciales
The Turks and Caicos is only 75 minutes from Miami, less than 3 hours from Charlotte, North Carolina, 3 hours from New York and 3 and a half hours from Boston and can easily be reached with direct flights from the US, the UK, Canada, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti.
The Turks and Caicos has weekly flights by British Airways direct from London Heathrow and daily flights from Miami with American Airlines and weekly flights from New York and Boston. US Airways has direct daily flights from Charlotte and weekly flights from Philadelphia. In addition Bahamas Air fly from Nassau direct to Provo 3 times a week and Air Jamaica Express come to the Turks and Caicos 4 times a week direct from Montego Bay. Sky King also run international flights from Puerto Plata and Cap Haitien.
Currency used in the Turks amd Caicos
The currency used in these islands is the United States dollar.
Passport/Visa Requirements
Passports and visas are not required of North American citizens, provided they have a birth certificate and one piece of photo I.D. Proof of an onward journey is also required. Citizens from other countries are encouraged to contact the British Embassy or a travel agent for information regarding travel documents needed for these islands.
Languages
The official language of the Turks and Caicos is English.
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Turks and Caicos Weather
The Turks and Caicos enjoys 350 days of sunshine each year with average temperature of 83°F. Turks and Caicos weather is generally warmer with less rain and humidity than its Caribbean neighbors. With a Cool Breeze and Near constant and cool easterly sea breezes keep air conditioning requirements to a minimum
Surface water temperatures are warm and comfortable all year round average surface temperatures being 75-77°F in winter to 82-86°F
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