Eritrea facts
| Capital | Asmara |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 117,600 km² · 45,406 sq mi · 29,059,548 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Demonym | Eritrean |
| Currency | Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +291 |
| Internet domain | .er |
| Capital coordinates | 15.3381, 38.9318 |
Time difference
Asmara 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
- Eritrea is about 1.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Eritrea is about 48.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Asmara to Washington, D.C.: about 11,048 km (6,865 mi) as the crow flies.
- Asmara to London: about 5,303 km (3,295 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Eritrea shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, 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 Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
How big is Eritrea?
Eritrea covers about 117,600 km² (45,406 sq mi), ranking 99 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 48.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Eritrea in?
Asmara uses UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) today. When it is noon in Asmara, 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 Eritrea use?
Eritrea uses the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN).
What is the country code for Eritrea?
The international calling code is +291. From the United States dial 011 291 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 291.
What language is spoken in Eritrea?
Official or national languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya.