Visiting

Business hours

Business hours are generally from 9.00am to 5.00pm in the private sector and from 8.30am to 4.30pm in the government sector.

Climate

For weather details, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Currency

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The currency is the Myanmar Kyat (MMK).

Time zones and time differences

Myanmar is 3.5 hours behind Australia Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Yangon, visit the World Clock.

Dialing codes

Myanmar's country code is +95.

For calls to Myanmar from Australia dial: 0011 + 95 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Myanmar to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

Find out more about Australian area codes or international dialling codes.

Banks

Soiled or damaged foreign bank notes are generally not accepted and visitors are advised to travel with unmarked US Dollar bills that are not creased in any way. Foreign currency in excess of US$10,000 must be declared upon arrival in Myanmar.

ATMs have been introduced in recent years and are now relatively easy to find in major cities. Use of ATMs for international withdrawals is possible using Mastercard and Visa credit cards.