Azerbaijan facts
| Capital | Baku |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 86,600 km² · 33,436 sq mi · 21,399,293 acres |
| Languages | Azerbaijani, Russian |
| Demonym | Azerbaijani |
| Currency | Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) |
| Time zone | Asia/Baku · UTC+4 · 11:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +994 |
| Internet domain | .az |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 40.3777, 49.892 |
Time difference
Baku is on UTC+4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 a.m. |
| London | 9:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Azerbaijan is about 0.92% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Azerbaijan is about 35.7% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Baku to Washington, D.C.: about 9,685 km (6,018 mi) as the crow flies.
- Baku to London: about 3,974 km (2,469 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Azerbaijan shares land borders with 5 countries: Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Türkiye.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
How big is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan covers about 86,600 km² (33,436 sq mi), ranking 112 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.92% of the size of the United States. It is about 35.7% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Azerbaijan in?
Baku uses UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) today. When it is noon in Baku, it is 4:00 a.m. in New York and 9:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Azerbaijan use?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
What is the country code for Azerbaijan?
The international calling code is +994. From the United States dial 011 994 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 994.
What language is spoken in Azerbaijan?
Official or national languages: Azerbaijani, Russian.