Important info on Ukraine

The electrical current in Ukraine is 220V AC. The plug-and-socket connection is different from one used in the United States. If you take appliances from your home, do not forget to take a converter and a plug adapter in order you could use your electrical appliance in Ukraine. For valuable equipment, it is recommended that you bring a surge protector to keep your electrical appliance safe. Note that devices not rated for 50 Hz will hardly operate properly.

Tap water is chemically safe in Ukraine, but it is recommended to boil water before drinking it. It is even better to use bottled purified water available almost in every shop. However, we recommend that you buy water in supermarkets, so you can be assured that the water is not spurious. Note that hot water can be turned off for about one month during the summer time. Most hotels provide electrical heating facilities in a bathroom, so you will not face such problems.

Most offices and shops in Ukraine are open for eight hours a day, from Monday to Friday, with one hour for a lunch. One hour's interval is usually from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Banks are open to public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most businesses start working at 9 a.m. and finish at 6 p.m. As regards grocery stores, there are a lot of such stores in Kiev and other major cities that work 24 hours a day, without a break. Some cafes and restaurants are open until late at night.

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