Government Myanmar Information

• Myanmar country code is +95, and the internet access code is .mm. Myanmar has no postal code.
• Myanmar Time Zone = MMT (UTC+6:30)
• Myanmar International airports are in Yangon and Mandalay. It takes about 30 minutes from downtown yangon.
• Myanmar country is divided into states, divisions, townships, wards and villages.
• Myanmar Business Hours is usually from 9am to 5pm for Myanmar private companies and 9:30-4:30 for Myanmar government offices. Working days are from Monday through Friday. Myanmar Public holidays are also included.
• Major Credit cards are not widely accepted in Myanmar. Myanmar Cash is always more convenient. Myanmar National currency is Kyat.
• Electricity is 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
• Taxis are available everywhere around in town, Yangon. There are over 250 Buses lines running through Yangon everyday. For exclusive Myanmar transport, there are car rental services in Yangon.
• Domestic highway bus terminals are Aung-Mingalar bus station and Dagon Ayar bus station, both about 10 miles from downtown Yangon and it takes 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Myanmar Common local unit of weight is peiktha (viss), which equals to 3.6 pounds and 1.6 kilograms.
• Most common unit of measure in Myanmar is feet and inches.
• Clothing should be light, casual cotton wear, sandals or slippers are best for summer and all year round.
• A cardigan or light jerkin for winter and quick drying clothes and an umbrella during the rainy season in Myanmar.