Power Supply

Voltage is 110V 60Hz and the most commonly used socket is Type B with flat 2 pin plugs.

Language

Chinese are widely spoken in Taiwan. Many others also speak Taiwanese Minnan (commonly known as "Taiwanese")

Money Matters

The currency being used in Taiwan is New Taiwan Dollar (NTD).

Tourist GST Refund

Foreign travelers who make purchases of at least NT$3,000 on the same day from the same Tax Refund Shopping (TRS)-posted store, are eligible for a refund of the 5% VAT paid on those purchased goods. To claim the refund, they must apply at the port of their departure from the R.O.C. within 30 days following the date of purchase, and they must take the purchased goods out of the country with them.

Time Zone

Standard time zone: (UTC+8)

Weather

Taiwan's climate is marine tropical. The northern part of the island has a rainy season that lasts from January through late March during the northeast monsoon, and experiences meiyu in May. The entire island experiences hot, humid weather from June through September. The middle and southern parts of the island do not have an extended monsoon season during the winter months. Natural hazards such as typhoons and earthquakes are common in the region.

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