Kyrgyzstan facts
| Capital | Bishkek |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Central Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 199,951 km² · 77,201 sq mi · 49,408,892 acres |
| Languages | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Demonym | Kirghiz |
| Currency | Kyrgyz Som (KGS) |
| Time zone | Asia/Bishkek · UTC+6 · 1:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +996 |
| Internet domain | .kg |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 42.87, 74.59 |
Time difference
Bishkek is on UTC+6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 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
- Kyrgyzstan is about 2.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Kyrgyzstan is about 82.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bishkek to Washington, D.C.: about 10,484 km (6,514 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bishkek to London: about 5,476 km (3,403 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Kyrgyzstan shares land borders with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
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 Kyrgyzstan?
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek.
How big is Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan covers about 199,951 km² (77,201 sq mi), ranking 85 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 82.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Kyrgyzstan in?
Bishkek uses UTC+6 (Asia/Bishkek) today. When it is noon in Bishkek, it is 2:00 a.m. in New York and 7:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Kyrgyzstan use?
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyz Som (KGS).
What is the country code for Kyrgyzstan?
The international calling code is +996. From the United States dial 011 996 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 996.
What language is spoken in Kyrgyzstan?
Official or national languages: Kyrgyz, Russian.