Gambia facts
| Capital | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 10,689 km² · 4,127 sq mi · 2,641,305 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Gambian |
| Currency | Gambian Dalasi (GMD) |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan · UTC±0 · 7:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +220 |
| Internet domain | .gm |
| Capital coordinates | 13.4527, -16.578 |
Time difference
Banjul is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 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 Gambia is about 0.11% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Gambia is about 4.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Banjul to Washington, D.C.: about 6,529 km (4,057 mi) as the crow flies.
- Banjul to London: about 4,482 km (2,785 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The Gambia shares land borders with 1 country: Senegal.
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 Gambia?
The capital of the Gambia is Banjul.
How big is the Gambia?
The Gambia covers about 10,689 km² (4,127 sq mi), ranking 160 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.11% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Gambia in?
Banjul uses UTC±0 (Africa/Abidjan) today. When it is noon in Banjul, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 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 Gambia use?
The Gambia uses the Gambian Dalasi (GMD).
What is the country code for the Gambia?
The international calling code is +220. From the United States dial 011 220 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 220.
What language is spoken in the Gambia?
Official or national language: English.