Time Zone:

 GMT + 3 hours

Power supply:

220v AC; plugs are generally two-pin and multiple plugs. 

Languages:

Socotri is the local language, Arabic is the official and formal language; English is spoken by the people working in the tourism industry.

Religion:

All the people follow Islam.

Telephone:

Telephone lines are available to major town of Hadibo, country code: (+967), followed by a one digit number for an access provider (5). After the international and access codes, number should be six digits including three initial digits for the geographical area (660).

The cheapest way to make international phone calls is to use a telephone card and call from booth telephone line or mobile telephone. Telephone cards can be purchased at most shops in the main market. GSM system is not working on the island. Hitherto, only CDMA cavers north and west of the island remain in Hadibo, Dicksam plateau, and Qalansiya.

Internet:

Internet access is slow and expensive (It costs about $5 per hour.). There is no internet cafés on the island, but public internet access exists in the large town of Hadibo.

Post office:

The post office is located at the center of the town Hadibo, in Socotra Telephone Central building.