Kuwait facts
| Capital | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 17,818 km² · 6,880 sq mi · 4,402,917 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Kuwaiti |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +965 |
| Internet domain | .kw |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 29.367, 47.9743 |
Time difference
Kuwait City 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
- Kuwait is about 0.19% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Kuwait is about 7.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kuwait City to Washington, D.C.: about 10,526 km (6,540 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kuwait City to London: about 4,642 km (2,885 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries: Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
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 Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
How big is Kuwait?
Kuwait covers about 17,818 km² (6,880 sq mi), ranking 152 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.19% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Kuwait in?
Kuwait City uses UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) today. When it is noon in Kuwait City, 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 Kuwait use?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).
What is the country code for Kuwait?
The international calling code is +965. From the United States dial 011 965 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 965.
What language is spoken in Kuwait?
Official or national language: Arabic.