Island Facts

Time: Local time is equal to GMT + 2 hours. Same time zone all over the country (seven hours ahead of U.S. eastern standard time)

Electricity: 220 volts a.c. throughout Turkey

Weights and Measures: Metric and Kilo system

Money: Turkey's currency is the Turkish Lira. Many shops and restaurants in the Bozcaada accept payment in foreign currency. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops.With a credit or debit card you can withdraw local currency from cash machines.There is only one bank in the island. Travellers cheques and cash can be exchanged for TL at bank

POSTAL SYSTEMS AND TELEPHONE CALLS: Turkish post and telephone offices are easily recognizable by their "PTT" and "Turk Telekom" signs. Bozcaada post office is open from 9:00am to 17.30 pm from Monday to Friday. Cash can be exchanged for TL at PTT.

Phone calls: The most economic way to telephone in Turkey is from a PTT telephone booth. There are few in Cumhuriyet Square in the center. Telephone cards are available in PTT.

Tap water: Safe to drink in Bozcaada since it has been chlorinated but not very tasteful

Swimming season for Bozcaada: From June to October