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#223 Sule Pagoda Road
G.P.O. Box 888
Myanmar
T: (95 1) 242828
F: (95 1) 242800

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Local Time

2.08pm (GMT+6:30)

Local Weather

High: 35C/95F

Low: 21C/70F

Partly Sunny

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At a Glance

The economic capital city and gateway to Myanmar, Yangon is cool and green with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes. The city was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon, which means "end of strife", was changed to Rangoon when the British annexed Myanmar in 1885. The city was renamed Yangon in 1988.Plug Type

LanguageBurmese; English is also widely spokenPopulationOver 6 millionTime ZoneGMT +6.5 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220-230 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/CDMA

Visas

Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and obtain a 28-day tourist visa from a Myanmar Embassy or diplomatic mission abroad. Two application forms and 3 passport-size photos are needed. Fee is approximately USD 20 in local currency.
Visa Requirements from the Union of Myanmar Travel Association

Currency

The Myanmar kyat (MMK) is the official currency. Though the kyat is subdivided into 100 pyas, pya coins are uncommon, and instead, notes of up to 5,000 kyat are most commonly used. While the official exchange rate is usually around between 700 kyats to 800 kyats to one US dollar in licensed exchange offices.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MMK 1.00 equals:

.16

US Dollar (USD)

.15

Australian Dollar (AUD)

.98

Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)

.12

Euro (EUR)

.10

British Pound (GBP)

1.21

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

7.79

Indian Rupee (INR)

12.09

Japanese Yen (JPY)

.19

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

.20

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Taxes

Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge.

Tipping

Most hotels and restaurants apply a 10% service charge. Tipping is at the discretion of travellers.

Business Hours

Bank Hours9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (the Exchange House closes at 1pm)Office HoursMilitary: 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Government: 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Business: 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, until 1pm on Saturday.Shop Hours9:30am to 8pm daily

Public Health

Yellow fever certification is required for entry to Myanmar if the traveller arrives within 9 days after leaving or transiting through areas where Yellow Fever is present. Vaccinations against cholera, hepatitis A and B and malaria are also recommended.

Caution must be exercised when eating raw and uncooked food. Drink only bottled water. Traders Hotel will arrange for a doctor as necessary. Additionally, international clinics such as AEA operate in Yangon. While tap water at Traders Hotel, Yangon is suitable for drinking, complimentary bottled drinking water is also available in every hotel room.

Dress

Generally, light casual is appropriate year round in Yangon. A light sweater is useful between October and February, especially when visiting upper Myanmar. An umbrella is always good to have. Sandals or slip-on shoes are convenient, as all footwear must be removed when entering pagodas and monasteries. Visitors should not wear shorts when visiting pagodas and monasteries.

Weather

Yangon has a mild climate ranging from somewhat warm during the summer - 25C to 30C (77F to 86F) - to pleasantly mild during winter months - 20C to 24C (68F to 75F).

Five-Day Forecast Today Tomorrow Saturday Sunday Monday
Partly Sunny Sunshine mixing with some clouds High: 35C Low: 21C High: 95F Low: 70F	Sunny Bright sunshine High: 34C Low: 20C High: 93F Low: 68F	Sunny Bright sunshine High: 35C Low: 20C High: 95F Low: 68F	Sunny Bright sunshine and very warm High: 36C Low: 21C High: 97F Low: 70F	Sunny Sunny and very warm High: 36C Low: 22C High: 97F Low: 72F