New to Hawai’i
RENTALS
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APARTMENT NEEDS/UTILITIES
Hawaiian Electric Company – HECO Energy (Light)
6:30 am to 6:00 pm
Open Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays
Ph: (808) 548-7311
Website
Gas – The Gas Company
Oahu – 24 hour Emergency
Ph: (808) 535-5900
Website
Cable, Phone & Internet Connection
Oceanic Time Warner
Monday – Sunday, 24 hours a day
Ph: (808) 643-3663
Website
Internet Connection
Road Runner High Speed
Monday – Sunday, 24 hours a day
Phone Connection
Oceanic Time Warner – for Digital Phone Connection
Oceanic InternationalOne Price Calling Plan
More than 100 countries including India, Pakistan, Mexico and canada for $19.95/month
Website
Vonage
Ph: 1-800-375-1301
Website
Vonage World (International Calling Plans)
FREE unlimited landline calls to all cities and locations in more than 60 other countries, including India, Mexico and Canada.
Hawaiian Telecom – for Analog Phone Connection
Open Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays
6:30 am to 6:00 pm
Ph: (808) 643-3456
Website
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DMV – LOCATIONS (Driver License)
The Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles is the official arm of the HI state government that oversees the issuance of drivers licenses, HI ID cards, and official vehicle documents such as Hawaii vehicle titles and registrations. Certain procedures in Hawaii can be completed online, while others precipitate a visit to your local DMV.
Written and Road Test Hours
Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
For timings and locations click here
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Getting around on Oahu is easy and cheap with one of the best bus networks in the U.S.A., the island’s “The Bus” offers convenient, efficient service to all places of interest on Oahu. Monthly passes cost $50.00 for unlimited travel. 4 Day Pass cost $25.00 valid for four (4) consecutive days of unlimited bus rides. Honored on all regular and commuter express services. For more information visit http://www.thebus.org/.
Other options Rent a car, taxis, shuttles and trolleys.
Please note: Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai and the Big Island don’t provide public transportation services.
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FREQUENT VISITS
IRS Office
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
300 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96850
Ph: (808) 539-2099
Website
INS Office / Hawaii State Identification Cards
Social Security Number / Hawaii State Identification Cards
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HST,
Monday – Friday Except holidays
Kekuanao’a Building, 465 S. King Street, Rm. 102
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-3111
Website
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HST Monday through Friday
Except holidays
SOCIAL SECURITY
Halekuai Center, Suite 201
563 Farrington Highway,
Kapolei, HI 96707
Before You go to SSN Office:
Phone Numbers:
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 08:30 am - 03:30 pm
Except Federal Holidays
Neighbor Islands
(View locations)
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SCHOOLS / COLLEGES / UNIVERISITIES
Public Schools in Hawaii – Website
Public Schools (K-12) in Hawaii – Website
Private Schools in Hawaii – Website
Colleges in Hawaii – Website
Hawaii Universities – Website
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HINDU TEMPLES
Temples on Oahu
Shiva Temple – Wahiawa
Maintaining by Lotus Organization
Click here to know more
ISKCON – Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple
Click here to know more
Temples on Kauai
Iravian Temple – Shiva Temple
Click here to know more
Kadavul Temple – Shiva Temple
America’s only All-Granite Hindu Sanctuary
Click here to know more
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MOSQUES on Oahu
Muslim Association of Hawaii/Islamic Center
1935 Aleo Pl
Honolulu, HI 96822-1906.
Ph: (808) 947-6263
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Indian Grocery Shop:
India Market
You can also find some of our items like Wheat Flour, Ready to Eat Foods, Chutneys..etc in Down to Earth & Star Market (Times).
Vegetables & Sea Food
For Fresh Vegetables & Sea Food China Town is the best place.
