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Caribbean · Country dossier
Turks and Caicos Islands
CapitalCockburn Town
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
PowerType A / B · 120 V
LanguagesEnglish
Turks and Caicos Islands, with its capital in Cockburn Town, is in Caribbean and home to about 50.9K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the United States dollar (USD). Most international arrivals come through Providenciales International Airport (PLS).
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Population
- 50.9K (50,894)
- Area
- 948 km²
Right now in Cockburn Town
Local time in Cockburn Town — America/Grand_Turk
Weather in Cockburn Town
Before you go
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Hotels, apartments and guesthouses in Cockburn Town and beyond, many with free cancellation.
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Welcome Pickups
Pre-booked, fixed-price transfer from PLS to your stay.
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Travel medical cover you can start while already abroad.
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NordVPN
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Turks and Caicos Islands over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1649
- Internet domain
- .tc
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Time zones
- America/Grand_Turk
Power
Plug types: Type A, Type B
Voltage 120 V · Frequency 60 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in Turks and Caicos Islands
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — Turks and Caicos Islands, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.