Northern Europe · Territory
Jersey: Travel Guide & Requirements
Bailiwick of Jersey · Bailliage dé Jèrri
Jersey is a territory in Northern Europe with its capital in Saint Helier. It covers 116 km². The official languages are English, French and Jèrriais. The currency is the Jersey pound (JEP, £).
Where is Jersey? Map of Jersey
Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France.
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Coordinates
- 49.25° N, 2.1667° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 70 km
- Jersey
- Capital
Before you go
9 things to know before you travel to Jersey
- Best time to go: June to September — when daytime highs in Saint Helier are around 18–20°C.
- Money: the Jersey pound (JEP) — 1 US dollar is about 0.7473 JEP.
- Plugs: type G, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 / 999, Ambulance 112 / 999, Fire 112 / 999.
- Language: English, French and Jèrriais are official.
- Driving: on the left — speed limits are 40 mph outside built-up areas.
- Time zone: UTC0 in Saint Helier.
- Capital: Saint Helier.
- Outdoors: 1 national park.
Key facts
Jersey at a glance
Languages spoken: English (official) 94.5%, Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (includes French (official) and Jerriais) (2001 est.)
Geography & history
About Jersey
Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil that Germany occupied in World War II. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency, which means that it is not part of the UK but is rather a self-governing possession of the British Crown. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Location
Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France
Climate
temperate; mild winters and cool summers
Terrain
gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast
Highest point
Les Platons 136 m
Natural resources
arable land
Natural hazards
very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation
National symbols
Jersey cow
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Jersey
The default speed limits in Jersey are 40 mph outside built-up areas. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- SPEED
LIMIT4040 mphOutside built-up areasCountry roadsWith a trailer: 30 mph
- International Driving PermitNot a party to the IDP conventionsCheck with the embassy whether your licence is accepted
- Driving sideDrive on the leftOvertake on the right
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Weather
Best time to visit Jersey
The best time to visit Jersey is June to September, when daytime highs in Saint Helier are around 18–20°C. August is the warmest month (20°C by day), February the coldest (5°C at night), and November the wettest with about 95 mm of rain.
- Jan9°C6°C
- Feb9°C5°C
- Mar10°C6°C
- Apr12°C8°C
- May15°C11°C
- Jun18°C14°C
- Jul19°C16°C
- Aug20°C16°C
- Sep19°C15°C
- Oct16°C13°C
- Nov12°C10°C
- Dec10°C7°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Jersey
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
National parks
1 national park in Jersey
Largest: Jersey National Park
Currency · 26 October 2026
Jersey pound exchange rates today
Jersey uses the Jersey pound (JEP, £). One US dollar buys 0.7473 JEP; over the last 30 days the JEP has gained 1.0% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in JEP
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Jersey ranks
How Jersey compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Jersey
1 airports and airfields — 0 large, 1 medium and 0 small, plus 0 heliports. 1 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Jersey has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 70 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Saint Helier (34,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics
Export partners
almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
Top exports
refined petroleum, beverages, ships, jewelry, artwork (2022)
Travel tools
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.