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Local Info
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Electricity
Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, appliances from
Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings
have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.
Business Hours
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Government
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Weekdays
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8:30~12:30
13:30~17:30
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Weekends
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Closed
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Business
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Weekdays
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8:30/09:00~17:30
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Department Stores
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11:00~21:30
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※ Open almost daily
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Shops
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10:00/11:00 ~21:00/ 22:00
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※Open almost everyday except for the Chinese Lunar New Year.
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Convenience Stores
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24 hours a day
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※Open daily
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Restaurants
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Lunch 11:30~14:00
Dinner 17:30~21:00
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※ Most
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Tipping & Tax
Tipping is not customary in most of places in Taiwan. The one exception
is tipping the bellboy when you check into a hotel.
Foreigners who work legally in Taiwan are required to file an income tax return
in May each year. The deadline is May 31. For guidelines on how to file taxes as
a foreigner, please contact :
Public Holidays：
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January 1 |
Foundation Day of the ROC
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Chinese Lunar year |
Lunar New Year's Eve; 1st, 2nd, 3rd of the 1st month by lunar calendar
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February 28 |
Peace Memorial Day
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April 5 |
Tomb Sweeping Day
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5th of the 5th month by the lunar calendar |
Dragon Boat Festival
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15th of the 8th month by the lunar calendar |
Moon Festival
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October 10 |
Double Tenth National Day
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For more information please visit
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Post Service:
The rate for domestic express letters are NT$5, and NT$12 for prompt delivery. There
is also a domestic super-express mail, which is expensive, but your letter is guaranteed
to be delivered anywhere in just a few hours. International express mail service
is available. For further information, please check with , or contact the
Post Service Line : 0800-099246.
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