Ukraine destination information

All you need to know before visiting Ukraine

Ukraine summary

Ukraine is a big country with around 43M Ukrainian. Official language is Ukrainian. Ukraine uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+02:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Ukraine is Hryvnia (UAH).

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ATMs in Ukraine are Very common. Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps. In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

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👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 43M ☀️ ~8 °C 🌧 ~44 mm 👍 Developed 🚩 604k km2 (233k mi²)
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General

Socket 🔌

Ukraine uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages 🗣️

  • Ukrainian

Money

Currency 💱

1 UAH = 0.03 USD

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (symbol: ?), code UAH.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 hryvnias. Hryvnia is subdivided into 100 kopiykas. Coins come in denominations of 1 hryvnia and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiykas.

ATM 🏧🏦

Very common

Automatic teller machines are very common in Ukraine. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Ukraine. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

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Phone

Mobile Phone 📱

Roaming 🌐

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

911, 919

Police :

911, 919

Ambulance :

911, 919

Fire department :

911, 919

Calling ☎️

International

To call Ukraine, dial +, then 380 (the country code for Ukraine), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Ukraine, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3112 .


international: + 380 3112 1234567
calling local: 03112 1234567

Internet connection

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Ukraine is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

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Driving

Rules 🚗

In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Weather

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔

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Visa Exemption

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Passport Strength

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Health regulation

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Customs rules

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LGBT Destination info

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Ukrainian embassies

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