Barbados facts
| Capital | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 430 km² · 166 sq mi · 106,255 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Barbadian |
| Currency | Barbadian Dollar (BBD) |
| Time zone | America/Barbados · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1246 |
| Internet domain | .bb |
| Capital coordinates | 13.1073, -59.6202 |
Time difference
Bridgetown 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
- Barbados is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Barbados is about 0.18% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bridgetown to Washington, D.C.: about 3,340 km (2,076 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bridgetown to London: about 6,780 km (4,213 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 Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
How big is Barbados?
Barbados covers about 430 km² (166 sq mi), ranking 184 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.18% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Barbados in?
Bridgetown uses UTC−4 (America/Barbados) today. When it is noon in Bridgetown, 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 Barbados use?
Barbados uses the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
What is the country code for Barbados?
The international calling code is +1246. From the United States dial 011 1246 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1246.
What language is spoken in Barbados?
Official or national language: English.