Standard TimeMMT |
UTC+6.5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Yangon |
Naypyitaw time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1.5 hours ahead |
Naypyidaw, also translated as Nay Pyi Taw, has been the new capital of Myanmar since 2005, replacing the old capital Yangon. It is located between the Bago Mountains and the Sittang Valley in central Myanmar, about 320 kilometers south of Mandalay. This planned administrative center aims to promote a more balanced development of the country.
As the administrative capital, Nay Pyi Taw centralizes the core branches of Myanmar's government, including the parliament building, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court. The city is known for its wide roads, extensive green belts and relatively low population density. Its main function is political and administrative, rather than a commercial or industrial center.
Although tourism is still underdeveloped, Nay Pyi Taw is home to some notable landmarks, such as the imposing Myanmar Parliament complex, the 99-meter-high Uppatasanti Pagoda, and the Nay Pyi Taw Zoo. It is a unique destination for tourists wishing to discover the modern political center of Myanmar.
Currently, Nay Pyi Taw's economy is largely dependent on government activities and construction. The Myanmar government has long-term plans to develop it into a more comprehensive city, but the process is relatively slow. Its future development potential is closely linked to the overall political and economic situation in Myanmar.
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