Macao, Macao SAR, China
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About Macao, Macao SAR, China
Macao is part of Macao, a special administrative region of China known for its casinos and Portuguese colonial heritage.
Time zone details
Macao observes Macau (Asia/Macau in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Macao SAR, China from abroad
The international dialing code for Macao SAR, China is +853. To call a phone number in Macao, dial your country's international access code, then +853, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Macao SAR, China
The official currency is MOP (P). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Cantonese, Portuguese. Many businesses and tourist areas in Macao will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Macao
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Macao, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.