Brunei facts
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 5,765 km² · 2,226 sq mi · 1,424,560 acres |
| Language | Malay |
| Demonym | Bruneian |
| Currency | Brunei Dollar (BND), Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuching · UTC+8 · 3:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +673 |
| Internet domain | .bn |
| Capital coordinates | 4.8903, 114.9401 |
Time difference
Bandar Seri Begawan is on UTC+8 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 5:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 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
- Brunei is about 0.06% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Brunei is about 2.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bandar Seri Begawan to Washington, D.C.: about 14,993 km (9,316 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bandar Seri Begawan to London: about 11,264 km (6,999 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Brunei shares land borders with 1 country: Malaysia.
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 Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
How big is Brunei?
Brunei covers about 5,765 km² (2,226 sq mi), ranking 164 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.06% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Brunei in?
Bandar Seri Begawan uses UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) today. When it is noon in Bandar Seri Begawan, it is 12:00 a.m. in New York and 5:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Brunei use?
Brunei uses the Brunei Dollar (BND) and the Singapore Dollar (SGD).
What is the country code for Brunei?
The international calling code is +673. From the United States dial 011 673 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 673.
What language is spoken in Brunei?
Official or national language: Malay.