Bosnia and Herzegovina facts
| Capital | Sarajevo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southeast Europe |
| Area | 51,209 km² · 19,772 sq mi · 12,654,000 acres |
| Languages | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
| Demonym | Bosnian, Herzegovinian |
| Currency | Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) |
| Time zone | Europe/Belgrade · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +387 |
| Internet domain | .ba |
| Capital coordinates | 43.8486, 18.3564 |
Time difference
Sarajevo is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 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
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is about 0.55% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is about 21.1% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Sarajevo to Washington, D.C.: about 7,509 km (4,666 mi) as the crow flies.
- Sarajevo to London: about 1,618 km (1,005 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares land borders with 3 countries: Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
How big is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina covers about 51,209 km² (19,772 sq mi), ranking 125 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.55% of the size of the United States. It is about 21.1% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?
Sarajevo uses UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) today. When it is noon in Sarajevo, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Bosnia and Herzegovina use?
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM).
What is the country code for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The international calling code is +387. From the United States dial 011 387 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 387.
What language is spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Official or national languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.