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Current Date And Time In Yangon, Myanmar

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:04:34 MMT
Capital: Yangon
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 7,355,075
Area: 10,276.71 km²
State Code: YA

✈️ Yangon, Myanmar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Yangon, Myanmar using verified regional travel data β€” plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Yangon.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Yangon with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Yangon β€” so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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πŸš— Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Myanmar, which includes Yangon, follow Right-hand traffic β€” check road rules for Myanmar before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Myanmar's time zone +06:30, country calling code +95 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Yangon.

AttributeValue
πŸš— Driving Side➑️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+06:30
πŸ“ž Country Calling Code+95
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Myanmar β€” police 199, ambulance 192, fire brigade 191, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Yangon. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Yangon.

πŸš”
Police
199
πŸš‘
Ambulance
192
πŸš’
Fire
191
πŸ“ž
General
999

πŸ“Š Myanmar At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Myanmar β€” a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.585
Medium
πŸ‘€
Life Expectancy
67.1
years
πŸ“š
Literacy Rate
93.5%
adults 15+
πŸ’°
GDP Per Capita
$1,359
USD / year
πŸ’Ό
Unemployment
3.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Myanmar development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Yangon for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Yangon
International Airport • RGN
Yangon International Airport
Yangon, MM
9
km away

📍 "Nearest to Yangon" is measured from the state's approximate geographic center, not any specific city β€” for the exact airport nearest a particular town, check that city's own page; the Yangon entry above is measured from the capital's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Yangon From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Yangon to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first β€” a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,915 km1,190 mi~ 3h
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,329 km2,690 mi~ 5h 51m
Tokyo (Japan)4,765 km2,961 mi~ 6h 21m
Sydney (Australia)8,107 km5,037 mi~ 10h 17m
Paris (France)8,879 km5,517 mi~ 11h 12m
London (United Kingdom)8,975 km5,577 mi~ 11h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,149 km6,306 mi~ 12h 41m
Toronto (Canada)13,273 km8,248 mi~ 16h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)13,284 km8,254 mi~ 16h 23m
New York (United States)13,535 km8,411 mi~ 16h 40m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary. Distances use Yangon's approximate geographic centre.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Yangon, Myanmar is set to Myanmar Time (MMT) with a current offset of UTC +06:30. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Yangon requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneMyanmar Time (MMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +06:30
πŸ“… DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
πŸ•’ Current Local Time10:04 AM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Yangon to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:04 AM on Wednesday in Yangon. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Yangon right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Yangon
New York (United States)Tue, 11:34 PM10h 30m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 8:34 PM13h 30m behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 11:34 PM10h 30m behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 4:34 AM5h 30m behind
Paris (France)Wed, 5:34 AM4h 30m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 7:34 AM2h 30m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 11:34 AM1h 30m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 12:34 PM2h 30m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 1:34 PM3h 30m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 3:34 PM5h 30m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

πŸ’± Money In Yangon β€” Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Yangon is the Burmese kyat (MMK), written as Ks. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to β€” handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Ks 2,099.67
MMK
€ 1 Euro
Ks 2,422.69
MMK
Β£ 1 British Pound
Ks 2,836.01
MMK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ks 1,481.98
MMK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ks 1,507.58
MMK

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 12, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

πŸ—£οΈ Languages Spoken In Yangon

Knowing which languages are used in Yangon helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region β€” learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Burmese

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Adjacent States Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for neighbor states and regions closest to Yangon. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan interstate routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Neighbor RegionDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ayeyarwady (Myanmar)64 mi103 kmWNW
⬆️
Bago Region (Myanmar)103 mi166 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Mon (Myanmar)108 mi173 kmESE
⬆️
Kayin State (Myanmar)118 mi190 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Kayah State (Myanmar)180 mi290 kmNNE
⬆️

πŸ›οΈ 7 Wonders Of The World β€” Distance From Yangon

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Yangon is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,190 km away. Straight-line distances from Yangon to all seven wonders, nearest first β€” a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India2,190 km1,361 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,238 km2,012 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,296 km3,912 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,253 km5,128 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,728 km9,773 mi
ChichΓ©n ItzΓ‘PistΓ© (nearest town), Mexico15,811 km9,824 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,737 km11,642 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide β€” entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

πŸ™οΈ Major Travel Hubs & Cities

The top 5 largest municipalities and urban transit hubs in Yangon by population. Listed with precise coordinates and population parameters. Direct links point to city directories containing localized map, geographic coordinates and neighborhood reference datasets.

City / Transit HubTotal PopulationLatitudeLongitude
Yangon4,477,63816.8053Β° N96.1561Β° E
Hlaingthaya687,86716.8500Β° N96.0667Β° E
Insein247,67516.8887Β° N96.1026Β° E
Mingaladon136,00016.9241Β° N96.0977Β° E
Kyauktan132,76516.6374Β° N96.3251Β° E

⚑ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Yangon, Myanmar runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A / B / C / D / E / F / G / I socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in β€” connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Yangon and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Yangon.

StandardDetail
⚑ Voltage230 V
πŸ”„ Frequency50 Hz
πŸ”Œ Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
EType E: Two round pins + hole
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
GType G: Three rectangular pins
IType I: Two or three flat angled pins
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✈️ Complete Travel Intelligence Guide for Yangon, Myanmar

⚑ Electrical Infrastructure Compatibility

Before plugging in personal devices or shipping electronics to Yangon, confirm the local voltage and power plug standard on our Myanmar travel standards guide. Using the wrong voltage can instantly destroy your hardware, leading to costly and time-consuming replacements. Always carry a reliable multi-region adapter and a compatible voltage converter if your gear doesn't match local specs. Aligning your equipment with the power supply in Yangon protects your assets from damage and keeps your projects moving.

🚨 Regional Emergency Contact Procedures

Keep the local police, ambulance and fire brigade contact numbers for Myanmar saved in your phone before your arrival in Yangon from our Myanmar emergency directory. Emergency services need the correct local line to provide help without delay, as using the wrong number wastes precious time. Business travelers, expats and on-ground field staff should ensure their team has these vital emergency details accessible on the Yangon profile overview to support safety protocols and incident management.

πŸš— Road Safety, Driving Laws & Vehicle Protocols

Road traffic in Yangon operates under Myanmar's national road rules, including designated driving sides, speed restrictions and local sign systems. Arriving from a region with opposite traffic patterns requires immediate adjustment. If you are hiring a vehicle, overseeing commercial fleets or coordinating last-mile logistics in Yangon, you must review local driving laws to ensure your team remains compliant and safe, reducing accident risks by planning routing across neighboring regions of Yangon.

✈️ Getting to and Around Yangon

Reaching Yangon and moving within it requires knowing the local transport links β€” road access, rail connections and nearby airports all affect arrival time, freight schedules and last-mile delivery windows. Explore the Yangon interactive map for precise geographical boundaries and routing. Planning transit routes through Yangon's major cities in advance helps avoid delays and keeps commercial shipments and personal travel on schedule.

πŸ“ž Staying Connected in Yangon

Reliable communication in Yangon starts with knowing the correct dialing format and checking local SIM card availability. The country calling code +95 is required for all inbound calls β€” read the Myanmar calling code guide. Data roaming rates vary by carrier β€” checking local telecom options on the main Myanmar directory before arrival ensures remote staff stay reachable for real-time coordination.

πŸ’Ό Running Business Operations in Yangon

Setting up operations in Yangon means aligning your systems with the region's official time zone configurations, international dialing format and internet domain extensions like .Myanmar's official TLD. Supply chain platforms, dispatch tools, CRM software and communication systems all rely on correct regional settings. Configuring these before deploying teams or launching a regional hub in Yangon prevents scheduling errors, routing failures and miscommunication.

πŸ“‹ How to Use This Travel Intelligence Page

⚑ Before You Travel:Find the plug type and voltage for Yangon on our Myanmar travel standards directory β€” order the right adapter before you leave. Store emergency numbers on your phone now. If you plan to drive, hire a car or run a vehicle fleet in Yangon, check road traffic direction in advance.
πŸ“Š Market Research Use:Use Yangon's time zone, calling code and currency and exchange rates page to assess regional market fit, support location intelligence and back strategic decisions on commerce and regional expansion on the state profile overview.
🌍 Operational Planning:Operations teams use the country calling code, time zone and internet domain details from this page to configure VoIP systems, scheduling tools and delivery platforms for reliable cross-border performance in Yangon.

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