Language: Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.
Currency: The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centers. Travelers cheques have limited acceptance.
Time: Local time is GMT
+5.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round, two-pin plugs, as well as oblique flat-blade plugs with ground are in use.
Communications: The international dialing code for
Uzbekistan is +998. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8-10 44 for the
UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (71) for
Tashkent. International taxophones, using phone cards, are the cheapest way to make calls. A GSM mobile network covers the cities, and Internet usage is growing in the major cities, despite the tight controls enforced by the government.
Duty Free: No import duty is required by passengers older than 16 years for 1,000 cigarettes, 2 liters of wine and 1.5 liters of alcoholic beverages, perfume for personal use, and personal goods up to the value of US$10,000.
Tourist OfficeTourism Information, Tashkent: +998 (71) 133 5414 or www.uzbektourism.uz
EmergencyEmergencies: 02 (Police); 03 (Ambulance).
Embassies
Uzbekistan Embassy,
Washington DC,
United States: +1 202 887 5300.
Uzbekistan Embassy,
London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7229 7679.
United States Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 5450.
British Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 7852.
Canadian Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 115 2205.
Australian Embassy,
Moscow,
Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 6070.
South African Honorary Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 137 0170/71.
Irish Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 937 5911.
New
Zealand Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 3579.
