Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 31 Oct 11 to 24 Mar 12 GMT +2
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +3
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +2
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +3
Capital City: Kiev
Population: 45.72 million
Area: 603,700357,021 square km, 375,139 square miles.
Language(s): Ukranian, Russian
Dialling Code: 380
Emergency: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
TV Standard: PAL/SECAM
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Hryvnia (UAH 1 = 100 kopiyok)
Notes: UAH: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Coins: Kopiyka: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards are accepted in larger towns & cities, although cash payments are preferred. Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks. Cash machines are available
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1730 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-2000 supermarkets, 1000-1900 department stores
Public Holidays
2012
Note: If a holiday falls on a Thu, then Fri & Sat may also be holidays. If holidays fall on a Sat or Sun, then Mon is usually considered a holiday.
Business/Social Hints: If invited to a family home, it is customary to bring a gift. For business meetings dress should be conservative
Tipping: Restaurant bills generally do not include a service charge, it is customary to tip 10%
