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#223 Sule Pagoda Road
G.P.O. Box 888
Myanmar
T: (95 1) 242828
F: (95 1) 242800
Local Time
1.20am (GMT+6:30)

Local Weather
High: 32C/90F
Low: 25C/77F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
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
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LanguageBurmese; English is also widely spokenPopulation5 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 1000 kyat are most commonly used. While the official exchange rate is usually around 7 kyat to one US dollar, the currency is known for its extremely variable street rate.  We recommend that cash and travelers cheques be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.
 
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MMK 1.00 equals:
.17
US Dollar (USD)
.21
Australian Dollar (AUD)
1.21
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB)
.12
Euro (EUR)
.09
British Pound (GBP)
1.31
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
7.91
Indian Rupee (INR)
17.93
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.25
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.24
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
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Sunny, Thunder Showers

Sunny, Thunder Showers

An a.m. t-storm, then a t-storm or two
High: 33C
Low: 26C
High: 91F
Low: 79F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms
High: 32C
Low: 25C
High: 90F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Cloudy with a thunderstorm or two
High: 31C
Low: 25C
High: 88F
Low: 77F
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

A morning t-storm; mostly cloudy, humid
High: 33C
Low: 26C
High: 91F
Low: 79F
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