Canada facts
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, North America |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² · 3,855,101 sq mi · 2,467,261,880 acres |
| Languages | English, French |
| Demonym | Canadian |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Time zone | America/Toronto · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet domain | .ca |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 45.4112, -75.6981 |
Time difference
Ottawa is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 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
- Canada is about 1.1 times the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Canada is about 41.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Ottawa to Washington, D.C.: about 733 km (455 mi) as the crow flies.
- Ottawa to London: about 5,362 km (3,332 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Canada shares land borders with 1 country: United States.
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 Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
How big is Canada?
Canada covers about 9,984,670 km² (3,855,101 sq mi), ranking 2 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.1 times the size of the United States. It is about 41.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Canada in?
Ottawa uses UTC−4 (America/Toronto) today. When it is noon in Ottawa, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
What is the country code for Canada?
The international calling code is +1. From the United States dial 011 1 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1.
What language is spoken in Canada?
Official or national languages: English, French.