Port Louis: GMT +4 hours
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Banking hours

Monday to Thursday: 9.15 am - 3.15 pm, Friday: 9.15 am - 3.30 pm, Saturday: 9.15 am -11.15 am (some banks only). Bank counters are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport. There are also several money changing agencies all over the island.

Climate

The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 33°C in summer. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Conferences

Almost all of our large hotels are equipped and ready to cater for conferences. The number of people that can be accommodated varies from 30 to 500. The International Conference Centre in Grand Bay, the Freeport Exhibition Centre in Mer Rouge and the Swami Vivekananda Conference Centre close to the capital Port Louis can all easily accommodate between 600 and 1,000 people.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and shops.
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