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Belize travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Belize with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Belize - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 20 hours |
| Time difference | UK -6 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Belize Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B + G plug (110 or 220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Belize weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  27 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  14 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  26 |
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The Belize weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Belize City.
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Belize travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Belize from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Belize - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Belize - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Belize - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Belize - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Belize - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Belize - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Belize.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Belize travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Belize with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Belize - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Belize - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Belize - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Belize, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Belize travel features
Do you want to learn more about Belize? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Belize.
Belize FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Belize including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Belize?
Belize is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Belize.
Check out Government of Belize for more information.
What is the flight time to Belize from the UK?
The flight time to Belize from the UK is typically 20 hours.
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What is the time difference between Belize and the UK?
The time difference between Belize and the UK is UK time-6 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Belize?
The main language spoken in Belize is English.
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What is the currency in Belize?
The currency in Belize is the Belize Dollar (BZD).
Which plugs are used in Belize?
Belize uses electrical plug type A + B + G (110 or 220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Belize?
They drive on the right side of the road in Belize.
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