China facts
| Capital | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Eastern Asia |
| Area | 9,706,961 km² · 3,747,877 sq mi · 2,398,638,598 acres |
| Language | Chinese |
| Demonym | Chinese |
| Currency | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8 · 3:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +86 |
| Internet domain | .cn |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, I |
| Capital coordinates | 39.9075, 116.3972 |
Time difference
Beijing 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
- China is about the same size as the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- China is about 40 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Beijing to Washington, D.C.: about 11,147 km (6,926 mi) as the crow flies.
- Beijing to London: about 8,140 km (5,058 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
China shares land borders with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
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 China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
How big is China?
China covers about 9,706,961 km² (3,747,877 sq mi), ranking 3 of 196 countries by area. It is about the same size as the United States. It is about 40 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is China in?
Beijing uses UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) today. When it is noon in Beijing, 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 China use?
China uses the Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What is the country code for China?
The international calling code is +86. From the United States dial 011 86 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 86.
What language is spoken in China?
Official or national language: Chinese.