Washington - Useful Information
Inoculations
There are no inoculations required for visits to the United States.
Useful Numbers
International dialling code: +1
Emergency Numbers
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911
Useful Addresses
The D.C. Convention & Visitor Association
212 New York Ave NW
Suite 600
Tel: (1) (202) 789-7000
United Kingdom Consulate
British Embassy 3100 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW Washington DC 2008
Washington 1010
Tel: (1)(202) 588 6500 Embassy
(1)(202) 588 7800 Consular
(1)(202) 588 7830 British Council
Currency
The US currency is the American Dollar (USD) with 100 cents=1USD. Banknote denominations are from $1 to $100.
Climate
Located in the humid subtropical climate, Washington benefits from four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are pleasantly cool, with winter bringing an annual average snowfall of 37 cm and occasional blizzards. Summers are hot and humid, often resulting in thunderstorms and the effect can be felt more in the city with the buildings of concrete and steel. Consequently, spring and autumn are the best times to visit, when days are cool but bright and enable you to make the most of this very walkable city.
Timezone
GMT - 5