Practical Information in San Francisco
Sensible shoes and several layers will get you over those hills and save your skin when the fog rolls in. Respectful curiosity is a good calling card with the city's many ethnic and alternative communities.
GMT
GMT -8 (GMT -7 in summertime).
Money
US dollar (US$) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
110V AC, 60 Hz, two- and three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+1 (USA), three-figure area code + seven-figure number.
San Francisco Tourist Info
Fit In
Casual attire is most common, although you'll see more lace-up boots and eyebrow rings in the Mission and the Haight-Ashbury Districts. A shirt or top and some kind of footwear is mandatory virtually everywhere, except for the beach or the park.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Presidents' Day 21 Feb
- Memorial Day 30 May
- Independence Day Holiday 4 Jul
- Labor Day 5 Sep
- Columbus Day 10 Oct
- Veterans' Day 11 Nov
- Thanksgiving Holiday 24 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Christmas Day Holiday 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 2 Jan
- Martin Luther King Birthday 16 Jan
