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All you need to know before visiting Macau
Macau summary
Macau is a small country with around 649K Macanese. Official languages are Chinese and Portuguese. Macau uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+08:00. Currency used in Macau is Pataca (MOP).
🎫 Border Rank #️⃣ 27
🗺️ Passport Rank #️⃣ 61
ATMs in Macau are Available everywhere. Internet speed in Macau is on average 10.1 Mbps. In Macau you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
🏙️ Macau🗣️ Portuguese Chinese
👨👩👦👦 649K ☀️ ~23 °C 🌧 ~179 mm 👍 Developed 🚩 0k km2 (0k mi²)
General
Socket 🔌
Macau uses 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
Languages 🗣️
- Portuguese
- Chinese
Money
Currency 💱
1 MOP = 0.12 USDMacau uses the Macanese pataca (symbol: P), code MOP.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 patacas. Pataca is subdivided into 100 avos. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 patacas.
ATM 🏧🏦
Available everywhereAutomatic teller machines are everywhere in Macau. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Macau has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping 💁🏽
Card 💳
Phone
Mobile Phone 📱
Macau uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
Roaming 🌐
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Macau upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Emergency Calls 🚨
Police :911
Ambulance :195
Fire department :198
Calling ☎️
InternationalTo call Macau, dial +, then 853 (the country code for Macau), then the area code and the local number.
Locally
international: + 853 1234567
calling local: 1234567
Internet connection
Internet Speed 💯
Internet speed in Macau is on average 10.1 Mbps.
Wifi 📡
WiFi coverage in Macau is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
SIM Card #️⃣
You can buy a SIM card for about 301.54 MOP, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: 3 (Three), CTM or SmarTone.
Driving
Rules 🚗
In Macau you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Limits 🚦
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 20-60 km/h (12-37 mph) in all built-up areas, 50-80 km/h (31-49 mph) on undivided highways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on motorways and 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on expressways.
Weather
Temperature 🌡️
Rainfall ☔
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