Richmond is located in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Zone, which puts it 3 hours behind the Eastern Time Zone (when it is 11 a.m. here, it is 2 p.m. in Toronto) and 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (when it’s 4 p.m. here, it’s midnight in London). Daylight Saving Time is observed. Clocks are set 1 hour ahead in the summer, so there is more daylight in the evening. Clocks are set back to standard time in the fall.
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10-Digit Dialing
The telephone area code for Richmond is 604 and 778. These area codes must be used when dialling local telephone numbers (i.e. 604-888-8888) and when dialling long distance telephone numbers (i.e. 1-604-888-8888).
Most goods and services in British Columbia are subject to both the federal Goods & Services Tax (5%) and Provincial Sales Tax (7%). These taxes may be in addition to the price of an item.
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All citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean are required to present a valid passport when entering the United States at any airport. For land and sea border crossings, you must have a passport or a government-issued I.D. plus proof of citizenship. For more information on document requirements for travelling in and out of the U.S., please visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
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Richmond has a moderate climate with no drastic changes in season, but its coastal locale means precipitation can be expected any time throughout the year. The average high temperature in winter is 7°C/45°F and 23°C/73°F in summer.
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Personal items (clothing, etc.) that will be returning with you are admitted free of duty. Pets entering Canada from the United States that are more than 3 months of age must be accompanied by a signed certificate by a licensed veterinarian from Canada or the U.S. verifying that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies during the preceding 36 months. For more information and permits, visit http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca and go to the Travellers section.
Weapons are prohibited entry into Canada. For more information, contact Canadian Firearms Centre at 1-800-731-4000 or http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca and go to the Visitors section.
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The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19. A government-issued photo ID plus a second ID with a photo or signature are required to purchase alcoholic beverages. Alcohol to take home with you is sold only through government liquor stores, privately owned cold beer & wine stores, and duty-free shops. For more information, visit http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/licensing/laws.htm.
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British Columbians celebrate 10 statutory holidays and one civic holiday each year.
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