Dominica facts
| Capital | Roseau |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 751 km² · 290 sq mi · 185,576 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Dominican |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
| Time zone | America/Puerto Rico · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1767 |
| Internet domain | .dm |
| Capital coordinates | 15.3017, -61.3881 |
Time difference
Roseau 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
- Dominica is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Dominica is about 0.31% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Roseau to Washington, D.C.: about 3,036 km (1,887 mi) as the crow flies.
- Roseau to London: about 6,707 km (4,168 mi) as the crow flies.
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 Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
How big is Dominica?
Dominica covers about 751 km² (290 sq mi), ranking 175 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.31% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Dominica in?
Roseau uses UTC−4 (America/Puerto Rico) today. When it is noon in Roseau, 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 Dominica use?
Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
What is the country code for Dominica?
The international calling code is +1767. From the United States dial 011 1767 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1767.
What language is spoken in Dominica?
Official or national language: English.