PRACTICAL INFORMATION – HONOLULU, HAWAII
We are excited to hear you are coming to the 11th edition of the World Glaucoma Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii. To prepare and make your stay more pleasant, we offer you here some tips to help you discover everything this island has to offer.
Visa requirements
Find out if you require a visa to travel to the US here: https://worldglaucomacongress.org/visa
Congress Venue / how to get around
The congress will take place at Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Details on how to get there can be found here: https://worldglaucomacongress.org/location-venue
Hotel accommodation
Exclusive rates are available for congress participants, find out more here: https://worldglaucomacongress.org/hotel
Weather
Weather in Honolulu during June/July is the month with the least rain. The days are steady warm and the evenings comfortable. Expect the temperatures to be between 27-30 C (low-mid 80s F) during the day and between 20-21 (low 70s F) during the night and early mornings.
With warmer and drier weathers like this, make sure you pack light. Some essentials include light tops, hats, sunglasses and most importantly, sunscreen!
Currency
Local currency is the U.S. dollar ($). International credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are all accepted in Hawaii. Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout Hawaii.
Time
Hawaii is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone, which is:
– 10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -10)
– 12 hours behind Central European Summer Time (CEST -12)
Unlike most states in the US, Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Hawaii, which maintains its 10 hours difference from GMT throughout the year.
Language
The official language of WGC-2025 is English.
English, Hawaiian, and Hawaiian Creole English (more commonly known as Pidgin) are the most widely spoken languages in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Constitution recognizes as official languages, both English and Hawaiian.
Electricity
or Hawaii there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Hawaii operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Emergencies: 911
Top attractions
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Lolani Palace
Waikiki Historic Trail
Diamond Head
Foster Botanical Garden
Food Culture in Hawaii
Hawaiian cuisine is a beautiful tapestry of flavors and traditions. In Hawaii, ancient customs meet global influences brough to Hawaii over many generations, giving local food culture more layers than a Maui onion.
Pupu
Pupu is the Hawaiian term for appetizer, and every local restaurant in Hawaii offers a wide range of creative Pupu platters to dine on, from poke dishes to sushi.
Loco Moco
A hamburger steak and egg over rice covered in gravy. Loco Moco is served throughout the islands.
Malasadas
A Portuguese doughnut. Although Leonard’s Bakery in Kapahulu is popular on O’ahu, any local can tell their favorite bakeries on each island to find these fresh treats.
Shaved Ice
These finely shaved snow cones are served with colorful flavors on the top with a choice of ice cream or azuki beans on the bottom.