Liberia facts
| Capital | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 111,369 km² · 43,000 sq mi · 27,519,837 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Liberian |
| Currency | Liberian Dollar (LRD) |
| Time zone | Africa/Monrovia · UTC±0 · 7:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +231 |
| Internet domain | .lr |
| Capital coordinates | 6.3005, -10.7969 |
Time difference
Monrovia 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
- Liberia is about 1.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Liberia is about 45.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Monrovia to Washington, D.C.: about 7,520 km (4,673 mi) as the crow flies.
- Monrovia to London: about 5,122 km (3,183 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Liberia shares land borders with 3 countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone.
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 Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers about 111,369 km² (43,000 sq mi), ranking 102 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 45.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Monrovia uses UTC±0 (Africa/Monrovia) today. When it is noon in Monrovia, 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 Liberia use?
Liberia uses the Liberian Dollar (LRD).
What is the country code for Liberia?
The international calling code is +231. From the United States dial 011 231 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 231.
What language is spoken in Liberia?
Official or national language: English.