WHEN TO GO
Mumbai is generally hot and humid throughout the year. The best time to travel to the city is in winter – between November and February – when the weather is much cooler and less humid.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
When visiting temples visitors must remove their footwear and cover their heads. In general women should dress conservatively to respect local sensibilities and to avoid unwanted attention. Social order and status are very important in Indian culture. There is a ban on smoking in public places.
ATTIRE
Shorts, T-shirts and short-sleeved shirts, plus any other lightweight clothes are essential for the humid temperatures.
LANGUAGE
Marathi, Hindi and English
CURRENCY
INR
EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = INR 45.47
£1 = INR 72.77
€1 = INR 62.14
COUNTRY DIALLING CODE
+91
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Ambulance: 102
Fire services: 101
Police: 100
EMBASSY CONTACTS
US
Phone: + 91 22 2363 3611
Address: Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 026
UK
Phone: + 91 22 5650 2222
Address: Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051
TIME ZONE
GMT + 5.3 hours
POPULATION
Approximately 21 million people live in Mumbai.
RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC
More than 80% of the population practise Hinduism. The remaining populace is made up of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists.
TYPICAL OPENING HOURS
Business hours are usually from 9.30am to 5.30pm (weekdays) with a lunch break from 1pm to 2pm. On Saturdays, business hours are from 9.30am to 1pm.