Belize facts
| Capital | Belmopan |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Central America |
| Area | 22,966 km² · 8,867 sq mi · 5,675,013 acres |
| Languages | Belizean Creole, English, Spanish |
| Demonym | Belizean |
| Currency | Belize Dollar (BZD) |
| Time zone | America/Belize · UTC−6 · 1:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +501 |
| Internet domain | .bz |
| Capital coordinates | 17.2538, -88.764 |
Time difference
Belmopan is on UTC−6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 a.m. |
| London | 7:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 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
- Belize is about 0.25% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Belize is about 9.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Belmopan to Washington, D.C.: about 2,662 km (1,654 mi) as the crow flies.
- Belmopan to London: about 8,422 km (5,233 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Belize shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala, Mexico.
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 Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
How big is Belize?
Belize covers about 22,966 km² (8,867 sq mi), ranking 147 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.25% of the size of the United States. It is about 9.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Belize in?
Belmopan uses UTC−6 (America/Belize) today. When it is noon in Belmopan, it is 2:00 p.m. in New York and 7:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Belize use?
Belize uses the Belize Dollar (BZD).
What is the country code for Belize?
The international calling code is +501. From the United States dial 011 501 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 501.
What language is spoken in Belize?
Official or national languages: Belizean Creole, English, Spanish.