Guyana facts
| Capital | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 214,969 km² · 83,000 sq mi · 53,119,915 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Guyanese |
| Currency | Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) |
| Time zone | America/Guyana · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +592 |
| Internet domain | .gy |
| Capital coordinates | 6.8045, -58.1553 |
Time difference
Georgetown 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
- Guyana is about 2.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Guyana is about 88.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Georgetown to Washington, D.C.: about 4,040 km (2,510 mi) as the crow flies.
- Georgetown to London: about 7,246 km (4,503 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
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 Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
How big is Guyana?
Guyana covers about 214,969 km² (83,000 sq mi), ranking 83 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 88.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Guyana in?
Georgetown uses UTC−4 (America/Guyana) today. When it is noon in Georgetown, 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 Guyana use?
Guyana uses the Guyanaese Dollar (GYD).
What is the country code for Guyana?
The international calling code is +592. From the United States dial 011 592 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 592.
What language is spoken in Guyana?
Official or national language: English.