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| • | Time zone
8 hours ahead of GMT, 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.
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| • | Country dialing code
86
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| • | City dialing code
21
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| • | Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz; three-pin Australian-style plugs are standard but two-pin and other socket types can be found.
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| • | Weather
Shanghai's climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. In October the days are usually clear, with an average maximum temperature of around 17°C, and nights that can be a chilly 6°C. In spring it is occasionally gray and rainy, with moderate temperatures.
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| • | Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese. Many business people in Shanghai speak English to some degree, but interpreters can be arranged if language is a problem.
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| • | Visitor information
For information in English, call the tourist hotline (86-21/6252-0000; daily 8am-10pm). At Hongqiao Airport dial 86-21/6268-8899 ext 56750 (daily 10am-9.30pm). The concierge desk of your hotel is also a useful place to get information about transport, sightseeing and entertainment.
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| • | Useful numbers
Taxis: (86-21) 6258-0000
Railway Station: (86-21) 6317-9090
Boat schedules: (86-21) 6326-1261
Tourist Information: (86-21) 6439-0630
China International Travel Service (CITS): (86-21) 6321-7200
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