Time: Armenia Standard Time is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+4). (No daylight savings time)

Currency: 1 USD = 402 AMD (dram)

 

Climate: Armenia has a dry tropical climate. Clear sunny days are mostly dominant in a year. The summers are hot here, the temperature fluctuates between +22C to +36C. The winters are mainly cold; the average temperature is between -15C to -1C. The mountain peaks are covered with eternal snow, while their slopes are lined by alpine meadows.

 

Best time to go: The best time to visit Armenia is spring or autumn.

 

Electricity: The electricity in Armenia is 220 volt, 50 Hz , as in almost all of Europe, the Armenian socket standard is CEE.

 

Packing suggestions:

1. Normal clothes for everyday

2. Comfortable, light clothes for sightseeing (trainers or flats)

3. Formal clothing for fancy dinners and outings

4. Camera

5. Travel guide

6. Armenian - English dictionary

7. Sunglasses

8. Socket adaptor (international)