Bhutan facts
| Capital | Thimphu |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 38,394 km² · 14,824 sq mi · 9,487,349 acres |
| Language | Dzongkha |
| Demonym | Bhutanese |
| Currency | Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN), Indian Rupee (INR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Thimphu · UTC+6 · 1:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +975 |
| Internet domain | .bt |
| Capital coordinates | 27.4661, 89.6419 |
Time difference
Thimphu is on UTC+6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 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
- Bhutan is about 0.41% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bhutan is about 15.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Thimphu to Washington, D.C.: about 12,507 km (7,772 mi) as the crow flies.
- Thimphu to London: about 7,639 km (4,747 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.
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 Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
How big is Bhutan?
Bhutan covers about 38,394 km² (14,824 sq mi), ranking 133 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.41% of the size of the United States. It is about 15.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bhutan in?
Thimphu uses UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) today. When it is noon in Thimphu, it is 2:00 a.m. in New York and 7:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Bhutan use?
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) and the Indian Rupee (INR).
What is the country code for Bhutan?
The international calling code is +975. From the United States dial 011 975 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 975.
What language is spoken in Bhutan?
Official or national language: Dzongkha.