General Information
Location and Geographic Description
7° 30' North Latitude, 133° 30' East Longitude
Official Languages more info
English and Palauan
Time Zone
When it's Noon Monday in Palau, it is:
Manila 11:00 A.M. Monday
Tokyo 12:00 P.M. Monday
Sydney 1:00 P.M. Monday
Honolulu 5:00 P.M. Sunday
Los Angeles 7:00 P.M. Sunday
Most visitors to Palau arrive on Continental Micronesia, by way of daily regular flights from Guam. There are daily connections to Guam from Tokyo, U.S.A. and other metropolitan centers. Two weekly flights from Manila and two charter flights from Taipei, currently connect Palau with other metropolitan Asian cities.
Climate
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. (27° C.). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, and the annual average is 150 inches. The average relative humidity is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone.
Customs, Immigration and Health Requirements
One bottle of liquor and up to 200 cigarettes can be brought into Palau duty-free. Importation of controlled substances and weapons is strictly prohibited. Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate) by U.S. citizens is required. Visas are not required. Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. All visitors must have return travel arrangements or approval by the Chief of Immigration for an extended stay. The fee is $100.00 (U.S.). Cholera and Yellow Fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.
The Rainbows End is closer than you think
From the western seaboard of the United States, you can hop to Hawaii, skip to Guam, then jump to Palau. For a scenic island route, you can do an island hop across Micronesia to Palau. Through Asia, there are twice weekly charter services between Taipei, Taiwan and Palau and additional flights are also available during peak seasons. From Europe, there are now conveniently connecting flights from Frankfurt through Taipei to Palau, or from most European cities via Manila, Philippines.
Flying Times and Distances to Palau
The following list contains times and distances to Palau from Main Points of Departure:
From: Distance (statute miles) Flying Time
Honolulu 4609 8:45
Guam 813 1:45
Manila 1041 2:35
Tokyo 2394 4:25
Taipei 2533 4:55
Seoul 2804 5:35
Los Angeles 7161 13:55
New York 9612 18:55
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