Guinea-Bissau facts
| Capital | Bissau |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 36,125 km² · 13,948 sq mi · 8,926,668 acres |
| Languages | Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole |
| Demonym | Guinea-Bissauan |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau · UTC±0 · 7:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +245 |
| Internet domain | .gw |
| Capital coordinates | 11.8636, -15.5977 |
Time difference
Bissau 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
- Guinea-Bissau is about 0.39% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Guinea-Bissau is about 14.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bissau to Washington, D.C.: about 6,721 km (4,176 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bissau to London: about 4,624 km (2,873 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea, 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 Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers about 36,125 km² (13,948 sq mi), ranking 134 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.39% of the size of the United States. It is about 14.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?
Bissau uses UTC±0 (Africa/Bissau) today. When it is noon in Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau use?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Guinea-Bissau?
The international calling code is +245. From the United States dial 011 245 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 245.
What language is spoken in Guinea-Bissau?
Official or national languages: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.