Central African Republic facts
| Capital | Bangui |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Middle Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 622,984 km² · 240,535 sq mi · 153,942,461 acres |
| Languages | French, Sango |
| Demonym | Central African |
| Currency | Central African CFA Franc (XAF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos · UTC+1 · 8:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +236 |
| Internet domain | .cf |
| Capital coordinates | 4.3612, 18.555 |
Time difference
Bangui is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 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
- The Central African Republic is about 6.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Central African Republic is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bangui to Washington, D.C.: about 10,185 km (6,329 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bangui to London: about 5,521 km (3,431 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The Central African Republic shares land borders with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan.
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 the Central African Republic?
The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui.
How big is the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic covers about 622,984 km² (240,535 sq mi), ranking 42 of 196 countries by area. It is about 6.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Central African Republic in?
Bangui uses UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) today. When it is noon in Bangui, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Central African Republic use?
The Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
What is the country code for the Central African Republic?
The international calling code is +236. From the United States dial 011 236 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 236.
What language is spoken in the Central African Republic?
Official or national languages: French, Sango.