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Here are some general tips regarding China having
information about time zones, business hours, electricity, telephone
numbers and photography.
Time Zones
Although China covers five time zones, the standard times used in
Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Province are the
same. Chinese time is eight hours ahead of the universal time
coordinated.
Business Hours
The Chinese Government follows five-day week system. The regular
working time usually is from Monday to Friday, with Saturday and
Sunday off. Government offices usually work from 09:00 -17:00 with
one-hour break. They do not work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hospitals, clinics and hotels offer round-the-clock services.
Restaurants and bars are open till late night.
Electricity
The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, AC. In Hong Kong
it is 200V and Taiwan 110V. Most hotels in China have both 110V and
220V electrical outlets in the bathrooms, while in the main portion
of the guest room, only 220V sockets are available. A portable plug
converter could be necessary for the shape of plugs varies between
the countries.
Telephone Numbers
Here is the list of some useful telephone numbers in China.
| Service |
Phone Number |
| Police |
110 |
| Domestic Long Distance Inquiry |
116 |
| Local Telephone Number Inquiry |
114 |
| Fire |
119 |
| Ambulance |
120 |
| Traffic Police |
122 |
| Post Code Inquiry |
184 |
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