Dominican Republic facts
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 48,671 km² · 18,792 sq mi · 12,026,847 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Dominican |
| Currency | Dominican Peso (DOP) |
| Time zone | America/Santo Domingo · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet domain | .do |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 18.4719, -69.8923 |
Time difference
Santo Domingo 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
- The Dominican Republic is about 0.52% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Dominican Republic is about 20% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Santo Domingo to Washington, D.C.: about 2,373 km (1,475 mi) as the crow flies.
- Santo Domingo to London: about 7,018 km (4,361 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The Dominican Republic shares land borders with 1 country: Haiti.
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 Dominican Republic?
The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
How big is the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic covers about 48,671 km² (18,792 sq mi), ranking 128 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.52% of the size of the United States. It is about 20% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Dominican Republic in?
Santo Domingo uses UTC−4 (America/Santo Domingo) today. When it is noon in Santo Domingo, 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 the Dominican Republic use?
The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso (DOP).
What is the country code for the Dominican Republic?
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 the Dominican Republic?
Official or national language: Spanish.