Last updated: 24 Jan 2013

Visiting

Business hours

Commercial hours are from 7.30am to noon and 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Most business are open on Saturday mornings.

Government offices open from 8am to noon and from 1pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Currency

Oanda currency converter

The local currency is the Solomon Islands dollar, (SBD).

Time zones and time differences

Solomon Islands is 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Honiara, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Solomon Islands' country code is 677.

For calls to Solomon Islands from Australia dial: 0011 + 677 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Solomon Islands to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.

Links and resources

Travel and tourism

Smartraveller – www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Solomon_Islands

Please note: this list of websites and resources is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only.

Top Business Risks

• Bribery of Foreign Officials
• Tariffs and regulations
• Doing business in Solomon Islands

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.