Practical Information in New York
Bring an attitude that combines a quick wit with street-smart world-weariness. Warm clothes for winter, walking shoes with style and balm for the sore neck you'll get after all that skyscraper-gazing.
GMT
GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Time)
Money
The 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
110-120V AC, 60Hz, two-pin flat bladed pins are standard
Dialling Code
+1 (national), +212 (Manhattan), other boroughs have different codes
New York Tourist Info
Fit In
The dress code in New York is strictly ‘anything goes'. It's all about what you can get away with, whether it's Andy Warhol-era drainpipe trousers or Blondie-era spandex. You may wish to dress with the extremes of weather in mind, but plenty of New Yorkers choose to disregard even this rule of thumb.
Public holidays 2011-2012
- Presidents' Day 21 Feb
- Memorial Day 30 May
- Independence Day 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
