Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
usually cheaper than using your own network. SIM cards are available at any telecommu-
nications or electronics store. If your phone doesn't work in the USA, these stores also
sell inexpensive prepaid phones, including some airtime.
Dialing Codes
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All Hawaii phone numbers consist of a three-digit area code (
808) followed by a
seven-digit local number.
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To call long-distance from one Hawaiian Island to another, dial
1 + 808 + local num-
ber.
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Always dial 1 before toll-free numbers ( 800, 888 etc). Some toll-free numbers
only work within Hawaii or from the US mainland (and possibly Canada).
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To call Canada from Hawaii, dial
1 + area code + local number (note international
rates apply).
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To make all other international calls from Hawaii, dial
011 + country code + area
code + local number.
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To call Hawaii from abroad, the international country code for the USA is
1.
Useful Numbers
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Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
911
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Local directory assistance
411
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Long-distance directory assistance 1-(area code)-
555-1212
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Toll-free directory assistance
1-800-555-1212
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Operator
0
Payphones & Phonecards
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Payphones are a dying breed, usually found at shopping centers, hotels and public
places (eg beaches).
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Some payphones are coin-operated (local calls usually cost 50¢), while others only ac-
cept credit cards or phonecards.
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Private prepaid phone cards are available from convenience stores, newsstands, super-
markets and pharmacies.
