Practical information
Find all the practical information you need for your stay in Guadeloupe here.
Entrance conditions
Difference time
Phone
Currency
Climate
Electricity
Amount allowed for duty free
Taxes and service charges
Entrance conditions
💡 Important advice: Check the specific entry conditions for your country on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave. We can provide you with an invitation letter for your visa application if necessary
For French citizen
an identity card or valid passport is sufficient
For European and Swiss citizen
a passport without visa, official identity card or French residence permit valid are required.
For foreign citizen
a valid passport (visa for some countries) is necessary.
Difference Time
Guadeloupe is in UTC/GMT-4 time zone (no daylight saving time).
- When it is noon in Paris : It’s 6 am in summer or 7 am in winter.
- When it is noon in New York : It’s noon in summer or 11 am in winter.
💡 Important: Guadeloupe does not apply summer/winter time changes
Phone and Communication
To call the Islands of Guadeloupe from Metropolitan France
Dial the ten digits of your correspondent
To call the Islands of Guadeloupe from abroad
Dial 00590 and 10 figures of your correspondent (landline).
To call from Guadeloupe Islands to Metropolitan France
Dial directly the 10 figures caller
To call from Guadeloupe Islands to abroad
Dial 00, then the country code, the area code and then the number you want.
💡 For European participants: Since June 2017, roaming in the EU has been included at no additional cost. However, check with your operator that Guadeloupe is indeed included in your package (French overseas departments).
Currency
The currency is the euro.
1 EUR = 1,161216 USD according to the exchange rate of the day (October 2025).
Bank cards accepted everywhere
- Visa, Mastercard
- American Express (main establishments)
- Contactless payment available
Distributors
Numerous and accessible:
- At the airport
- In all cities
- At the hotel La Créole Beach
Withdrawal in euros
Cash
Useful but not essential
- Small businesses
- Local markets
- Tips
Plan ~50-100€ in cash
Climate
The climate is tropical. The air is at 27 °C and never exceed up to 32 °C.
Essential to-go
- Summer light clothing
- High protection sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat/cap
- Comfortable shoes
- Swimsuit!
Dress code for the conference: Smart casual
- Hot and humid climate
- Breathable clothing advised
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Plan a small light jacket.
To explore the island
- Hiking shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Anti UV clothing
- Waterproof bag for the beach
Waterproof camera!
Electricity
Electricity is 220 volts.
Please don’t forget adapters for european plugs as the plugs in Guadeloupe are the same as in France.
Amount allowed for duty free
Amount allowed for duty free
You can carry up to 200 cigarettes (or 2 cartridges), or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of smoking tobacco and 1 liter of alcohol (over 22 degrees) or 2 liters of liquor (less 22 degrees).
💬 Need Help?
🤝 The organizing team is here for you.
For any questions regarding your travel, accommodation or specific needs (visa invitation letter, special diet, accessibility…), do not hesitate to contact us.
Entrance conditions
For French citizen, an identity card or valid passport is sufficient.
For European and Swiss citizen, a passport without visa, official identity card or French residence permit valid are required.
For foreign citizen, a valid passport (visa for some countries) is necessary.
Difference time
Guadeloupe is in UTC/GMT-4 time zone (no daylight saving time)
When it is noon in Paris : It’s 6 am in summer or 7 am in winter
When it is noon in New York : It’s noon in summer or 11 am in winter.
Phone
To call the Islands of Guadeloupe from:
Metropolitan France: Dial the ten digits of your correspondent
Abroad: Dial 00590 and 10 figures of your correspondent (landline).
To call from Guadeloupe Islands to:
Metropolitan France: Dial directly the 10 figures caller
Abroad: Dial: 00, then the country code, the area code and then the number you want.
Currency
The currency is the euro. 1 EUR = 1,161216 USD according to the exchange rate of the day (October 2025).
Climate
The climate is tropical. The air is at 27 °C and never exceed up to 32 °C.
Electricity
The electricity is 220 volts.
Please don’t forget adapters for european plugs as the plugs in Guadeloupe are the same as in France.
Amount allowed for duty free
You can carry up to 200 cigarettes (or 2 cartridges), or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of smoking tobacco and 1 liter of alcohol (over 22 degrees) or 2 liters of liquor (less 22 degrees).
Taxes and service charges
Services and taxes are included in prices.