Guernsey Island

Introduction

Guernsey Island is located in Europe, with its capital being St Peter Port and the official language being English, French.

Guernsey pound, British pound is the legal tender of Guernsey Island. The top-level domain of Guernsey Island is .gg, and to make an overseas call to Guernsey Island, you need to add ++44-1481 / 00+44-1481 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Guernsey Island is Europe/Guernsey. The local time is 8 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-25, the sunrise time in Guernsey Island's capital St Peter Port is 08:00, and the sunset time is 18:45.

About Guernsey

Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel and is part of the Channel Islands. The capital is St. Peter Port, the official languages are English and French, and the pound sterling and Guernsey pound are commonly used.

Political Status and Economy

Guernsey is self-governing, with its own parliament and legal system, and with British responsibility for defense and foreign affairs. As a leading offshore financial center, its economy is dominated by financial services, tourism and agriculture, and is internationally renowned for its low tax environment.

Cultural and Natural Features

The island is a blend of English and Norman traditions, with medieval castles and military ruins. The coast is lined with cliffs and bays and is rich in seafood and dairy products, especially Guernsey cow dairy products. The mild climate makes it a popular vacation destination.

Uniqueness

Guernsey has its own stamps and currency, and a unique flag and license plate system (numbers only). Guernsey was occupied by the Germans during World War II, and the associated historical sites can still be seen today.