July 17, 1992 session of the City Council approved the descriptions and sketches of the new flag and coat of arms of Chernivtsi. Current national symbols of the city based on the historical tradition of the Austrian period. Author - graphic artist of Bukovina Orest Kryvoruchko recreated in the coat of arms a red shield with open gate in silver color, which symbolizes hospitality and openness of the city.
The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. Most population of the region also speaks Russian. In Chernivtsi it is easy to find English, German, French, Romanian, Polish translators. With translation in other languages it would be hard to find translator.
To use intercity line you need to dial zero and further the area code is dialed without the first zero. International communication is a set of numbers 00 + country code. Code of Chernivtsi: 0372 - to 6-digit number, 03722 - to 5-digit numbers. Ukraine International phone code: 38.
Chernivtsi, Ukraine as well as all is in second time zone - GMT + 2 hours. Daylight Saving Time (+1 hr.), happens the first Sunday in April, and winter (-1 hr.) - The last Sunday of October.
1509 - Information phone service (fee) 1589 - Certificate of 121 - Time service
Goods imported into the territory of Ukraine are subjected to declaration and taxation. From the tax exempt items for personal use, as well as goods worth under 200 Euros.
In general climate of Chernivtsi - moderately continental with mild winters and warm summers. In an average year in Chernivtsi falls 660 mm rainfall.
The national currency of Ukraine is hryvnia (1UAH = 100 kopijok). To pay in hotels and shops you can use both cash and bank card. If necessary, you can always withdraw money at banks or ATMs, which are numerous in the city.