Travel

Oahu Quick Facts

Video courtesy of the Hawaii Tourism Authority

Highlights:

Waikiki: Once a playground for Hawaiian royalty, this historic hot spot is now a gathering place for the world.
Pearl Harbor: This National Historical Landmark features five historic sites memorializing the December 7, 1941 attack.
North Shore: During the winter months, this legendary surf mecca attracts the best surfers in the world.
Iolani Palace: The only official state residence of royalty in the United States and home to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs.
Hawaii Regional Cuisine on Oahu: Get a taste of some of Hawaii’s most famous Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs on Oahu.

Capital City:

Honolulu

Population:

905,266

Time Zone:

Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time).

Climate:

Average temperature: 75˚-85˚ F. It is generally drier on the western (leeward) side of the island, wetter on the eastern (windward) side.

Languages:

English Hawaiian

Currency:

US dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted. Traveler’s checks are accepted at many businesses.

Area Code/Cell Phones:

The area code for all of Hawaii is (808). Cell phone coverage is readily available in most places if you’re coming from the continental United States.