Last updated: 24 Sep 2013
Visiting
Business hours
Business hours are 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Government departments and agencies usually work half days on Saturday.
Climate
Generally Azerbaijan is very warm, but low temperatures can occur, particularly in the mountains and valleys. Most of the rainfall is in the west.
For weather details in Baku, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.
Currency
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The official currency is the Azeri New Manat (AZN) = 100 gopik. Notes are in denominations of AZN100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 gopik.
Banks
The main banks in Azerbaijan are:
- National Bank of Azerbaijan (NBA)
- International Bank of Azerbaijan, Baku
- United Credit Bank, Baku
- Bank of Baku, Baku
- Bank Respublika, Baku
Time zones and time differences
Azerbaijan is six hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
To find out the current time in Baku, view the World Clock.
Dialling codes
Azerbaijan's country code is 994.
For calls to Azerbaijan from Australia dial: 0011 + 994 + area code + telephone number
For calls from Azerbaijan to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number
For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.
Electricity and water
Azerbaijan's power supply is 220-240 volts, 50Hz.
Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.