Djibouti facts
| Capital | Djibouti |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 23,200 km² · 8,958 sq mi · 5,732,836 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
| Demonym | Djibouti |
| Currency | Djiboutian Franc (DJF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +253 |
| Internet domain | .dj |
| Capital coordinates | 11.589, 43.145 |
Time difference
Djibouti is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 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
- Djibouti is about 0.25% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Djibouti is about 9.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Djibouti to Washington, D.C.: about 11,665 km (7,248 mi) as the crow flies.
- Djibouti to London: about 5,898 km (3,665 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Djibouti shares land borders with 3 countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.
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 Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
How big is Djibouti?
Djibouti covers about 23,200 km² (8,958 sq mi), ranking 146 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.25% of the size of the United States. It is about 9.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Djibouti in?
Djibouti uses UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) today. When it is noon in Djibouti, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Djibouti use?
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian Franc (DJF).
What is the country code for Djibouti?
The international calling code is +253. From the United States dial 011 253 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 253.
What language is spoken in Djibouti?
Official or national languages: Arabic, French.