Time difference French Guiana
GMT-3 for French Guiana, which means 4 hours less in winter and 5 hours less in summer than in Paris (GMT+1). When it's 11 a.m. in Cayenne, it's 4 p.m. (in summer) or 3 p.m. (in winter) in Paris. When in French Guiana, count 1 hour less than in Martinique and Guadeloupe (GMT-4), the same for Quebec in summer, and 2 hours less in winter.
Opening hours French Guiana
To see / To do French Guiana
Museums and cultural institutes are generally open from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and some open again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To be on the safe side, it's best to plan your visits in the morning and then make a phone call to check the opening times for that day.
Enjoying yourself French Guiana
Guyanese meals are served from midday to 2pm and from 7pm to 10pm. It should be noted that most restaurants are closed on Sundays, and that during major vacations, closing days can sometimes be modified.
(To) please yourself French Guiana
Shops are usually open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm, and sometimes on Sunday until early afternoon (although this is quite rare). Opening hours may vary from town to town, and in smaller towns there may also be closing days, usually Sunday and/or Monday. In the evenings, don't expect to find many shops open after 7 p.m.: here we live by nature's rhythm, and as the sun sets early, shops close early!
Get out French Guiana
French Guiana is not renowned for its exciting nightlife. Nevertheless, there are a few bars and even restaurants offering special evenings of dance... Often of Latin inspiration. Cayenne also boasts a number of nightclubs, generally open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm to 5am.
