A few practical preparations will help you focus on CCA 2027 and enjoy your stay in Seoul. Keep the venue address, your accommodation confirmation and essential travel details available offline.
Everyday essentials
- Local time: Korea Standard Time is UTC+9. Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- Currency: the Korean won (KRW, ₩). Confirm payment acceptance and any exchange fees before purchasing.
- Electricity: the standard supply is 220 V, 60 Hz, with two round-pin sockets. Check your equipment's voltage rating and bring a suitable adapter.
- Connectivity: consider roaming, a local SIM or an eSIM compatible with your device. Save maps before travelling.
See the official guidance on time and travel essentials, currency exchange and electricity and communications.
Help while in Korea
- 112: police emergencies.
- 119: fire, rescue and ambulance emergencies.
- 1330: tourism information and travel interpretation; from overseas, +82-2-1330.
For an emergency, give your location and request an interpreter if required. Review the official visitor safety guide and 1330 travel helpline.
For the conference
Check the local forecast before packing. Consult Program at a Glance for session information and Contact Us for conference-specific assistance.