Bahamas facts
| Capital | Nassau |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 13,943 km² · 5,383 sq mi · 3,445,385 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Bahamian |
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar (BSD), US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | America/Toronto · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1242 |
| Internet domain | .bs |
| Capital coordinates | 25.0582, -77.3431 |
Time difference
Nassau is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 p.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
- The Bahamas is about 0.15% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Bahamas is about 5.7% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Nassau to Washington, D.C.: about 1,539 km (956 mi) as the crow flies.
- Nassau to London: about 6,989 km (4,343 mi) as the crow flies.
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 the Bahamas?
The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau.
How big is the Bahamas?
The Bahamas covers about 13,943 km² (5,383 sq mi), ranking 155 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.15% of the size of the United States. It is about 5.7% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Bahamas in?
Nassau uses UTC−4 (America/Toronto) today. When it is noon in Nassau, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Bahamas use?
The Bahamas uses the Bahamian Dollar (BSD) and the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for the Bahamas?
The international calling code is +1242. From the United States dial 011 1242 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1242.
What language is spoken in the Bahamas?
Official or national language: English.