Belarus facts
| Capital | Minsk |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Eastern Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 207,600 km² · 80,155 sq mi · 51,298,998 acres |
| Languages | Belarusian, Russian |
| Demonym | Belarusian |
| Currency | Belarusian Ruble (BYN) |
| Time zone | Europe/Minsk · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +375 |
| Internet domain | .by |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 53.9002, 27.5665 |
Time difference
Minsk is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 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
- Belarus is about 2.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Belarus is about 85.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Minsk to Washington, D.C.: about 7,443 km (4,625 mi) as the crow flies.
- Minsk to London: about 1,872 km (1,163 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Belarus shares land borders with 5 countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine.
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 Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
How big is Belarus?
Belarus covers about 207,600 km² (80,155 sq mi), ranking 84 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 85.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Belarus in?
Minsk uses UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) today. When it is noon in Minsk, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Belarus use?
Belarus uses the Belarusian Ruble (BYN).
What is the country code for Belarus?
The international calling code is +375. From the United States dial 011 375 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 375.
What language is spoken in Belarus?
Official or national languages: Belarusian, Russian.