North America · Territory
Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Travel Guide & Requirements
· Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a territory in North America with its capital in Saint-Pierre. It covers 242 km². The official language is French. The currency is the Euro (EUR, €).
Where is Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Map of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada).
- Region
- North America
- Coordinates
- 46.8333° N, 56.3333° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 120 km
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Capital
Before you go
8 things to know before you travel to Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Best time to go: August — when daytime highs in Saint-Pierre are around 18°C.
- Money: the Euro (EUR) — 1 US dollar is about 0.8911 EUR.
- Plugs: type C, E and F, 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, Ambulance 112, Fire 112.
- Language: French is official.
- Driving: on the right.
- Time zone: UTC-3 in Saint-Pierre.
- Capital: Saint-Pierre.
Key facts
Saint Pierre and Miquelon at a glance
Languages spoken: French (official)
Geography & history
About Saint Pierre and Miquelon
First settled by the French in the early 17th century, Saint Pierre and Miquelon are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions. They attained the status of an overseas collectivity in 2003.
Location
Northern North America, islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland (Canada)
Climate
cold and wet, with considerable mist and fog; spring and autumn are often windy
Terrain
mostly barren rock
Highest point
Morne de la Grande Montagne 240 m
Natural resources
fish, deepwater ports
Natural hazards
persistent fog throughout the year can be a maritime hazard
National symbols
16th-century sailing ship
Weather
Best time to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon
The best time to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon is August, when daytime highs in Saint-Pierre are around 18°C. August is the warmest month (18°C by day), February the coldest (-4°C at night), and November the wettest with about 119 mm of rain.
- Jan1°C-3°C
- Feb-0°C-4°C
- Mar1°C-2°C
- Apr3°C1°C
- May6°C4°C
- Jun10°C8°C
- Jul15°C13°C
- Aug18°C16°C
- Sep15°C13°C
- Oct11°C9°C
- Nov7°C4°C
- Dec3°C0°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Plugs & sockets
- Type C (Europlug)two round pins
- Type Etwo round pins and a hole for the socket's earth pin
- Type F (Schuko)two round pins with earth clips on the sides
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
112 works from any mobile phone, even without a SIM card in most networks. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Currency · 26 October 2026
Euro exchange rates today
Saint Pierre and Miquelon uses the Euro (EUR, €). One US dollar buys 0.8911 EUR; over the last 30 days the EUR has lost 1.5% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in EUR
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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks
How Saint Pierre and Miquelon compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
2 airports and airfields — 0 large, 1 medium and 1 small, plus 0 heliports. 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Saint Pierre and Miquelon has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 120 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Saint-Pierre (6,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
fish processing and supply base for fishing fleets; tourism
Export partners
Canada 78%, Ireland 5%, France 5%, Djibouti 4%, UK 2% (2023)
Top exports
processed crustaceans, shellfish (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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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.