Brazil facts
| Capital | Brasília |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 8,515,767 km² · 3,287,955 sq mi · 2,104,288,605 acres |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Demonym | Brazilian |
| Currency | Brazilian Real (BRL) |
| Time zone | America/Sao Paulo · UTC−3 · 4:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +55 |
| Internet domain | .br |
| Electricity | 127V / 220V (bölgeye göre), 60Hz · plug types C, N |
| Capital coordinates | -15.7797, -47.9297 |
Time difference
Brasília is on UTC−3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 a.m. |
| London | 4:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 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
- Brazil is about 90.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Brazil is about 35.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Brasília to Washington, D.C.: about 6,791 km (4,220 mi) as the crow flies.
- Brasília to London: about 8,793 km (5,464 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Brazil shares land borders with 9 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
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 Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers about 8,515,767 km² (3,287,955 sq mi), ranking 5 of 196 countries by area. It is about 90.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 35.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brasília uses UTC−3 (America/Sao Paulo) today. When it is noon in Brasília, it is 11:00 a.m. in New York and 4:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Brazil use?
Brazil uses the Brazilian Real (BRL).
What is the country code for Brazil?
The international calling code is +55. From the United States dial 011 55 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 55.
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Official or national language: Portuguese.