Fiji facts
| Capital | Suva |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Melanesia |
| Area | 18,272 km² · 7,055 sq mi · 4,515,103 acres |
| Languages | English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi |
| Demonym | Fijian |
| Currency | Fijian Dollar (FJD) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Fiji · UTC+12 · 7:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +679 |
| Internet domain | .fj |
| Electricity | 240V, 50Hz · plug types I |
| Capital coordinates | -18.1368, 178.4253 |
Time difference
Suva is on UTC+12 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 1:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 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
- Fiji is about 0.19% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Fiji is about 7.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Suva to Washington, D.C.: about 12,499 km (7,766 mi) as the crow flies.
- Suva to London: about 16,302 km (10,130 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 Fiji?
The capital of Fiji is Suva.
How big is Fiji?
Fiji covers about 18,272 km² (7,055 sq mi), ranking 151 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.19% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Fiji in?
Suva uses UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji) today. When it is noon in Suva, it is 8:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 1:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Fiji use?
Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD).
What is the country code for Fiji?
The international calling code is +679. From the United States dial 011 679 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 679.
What language is spoken in Fiji?
Official or national languages: English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi.