Important Information About Ukraine
Capital
Kyiv (or Kiev)
Time zone
The western part of Ukraine is on Eastern European Time (UTC +2) for part of the year and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +3) for the rest of the year. The eastern part of the country is on Moscow Standard time for the entire year. Click here for the current time in Ukraine.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Ukraine.
Kyiv (or Kiev)
Time zone
The western part of Ukraine is on Eastern European Time (UTC +2) for part of the year and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +3) for the rest of the year. The eastern part of the country is on Moscow Standard time for the entire year. Click here for the current time in Ukraine.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Ukraine.
Electricity
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Ukraine. 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 Ukraine or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Ukraine's basic monetary unit is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Ukraine. 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 Ukraine or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Ukraine's basic monetary unit is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.