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- Capital
- Gibraltar (GIB)
- Dialing Code
- + 350
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +1
- Daylight Savings Time
- Last Sunday of March - last Sunday of October: UTC / GMT +2
- Best Time to Go
- March – May & August – September
- Currency
- Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Travel Tips
- Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory
- British Pounds are also accepted. Any unused currency should be exchanged before leaving
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but bottled water may be preferable
- Mediterranean Climate. March – May (Spring) and August – September (Autumn) are the best times for warm weather and off-season rates. Winters are mild
- If travelling by road from Spain, there are often delays and long queues at the border. It is better to leave your vehicle in Spain and walk to Gibraltar. Beware of fraudsters selling “tickets” to get into Gibraltar at the border – there is no such thing
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 16
April: 3, 6, 28
May: 1, 25
June: 15
August: 31
September: 10
December: 25 - 26, 28
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
For visa information, contact:
Email: visas.diha@gibraltar.gov.gi
Website: www.gibraltarborder.gi
Your passport must have an expiry date of at least 3 months after departure date from Gibraltar
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio