Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+4
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +4
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +5
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +4
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +5
Capital City: Baku
Population: 8.9 million
Area: 89,600357,021 square km, 33,436 square miles.
Language(s): Azerbaijani
Dialling Code: 994
Emergency: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Azerbaijanian Manat (AZM)
Notes: AZM: 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 10,000, 50,000
Coins:
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are only accepted in major hotels and some main shops
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1730 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-2000 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Muslim holidays - Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar.
Business/Social Hints: There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread
Tipping: Becoming more customary particularly in international hotels
