Important Information About Kazakhstan
Capital
Nur-Sultan
Time zone
The western region of Kazakhstan is on Aqtobe Time (UTC +5) or Oral Time (UTC +5). The eastern part of the country is on Almaty Time (UTC +6). Click here for the current time in western and eastern Kazakhstan.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Kazakhstan.
Nur-Sultan
Time zone
The western region of Kazakhstan is on Aqtobe Time (UTC +5) or Oral Time (UTC +5). The eastern part of the country is on Almaty Time (UTC +6). Click here for the current time in western and eastern Kazakhstan.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Kazakhstan.
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Electricity
220V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +7 Emergencies Ambulance 103 Fire 101 Police 102 |
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Kazakhstan. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Kazakhstan or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Kazakhstan's basic monetary unit is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Kazakhstan. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Kazakhstan or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Kazakhstan's basic monetary unit is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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