Libya facts
| Capital | Tripoli |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 1,759,540 km² · 679,362 sq mi · 434,791,132 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Libyan |
| Currency | Libyan Dinar (LYD) |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +218 |
| Internet domain | .ly |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F, L |
| Capital coordinates | 32.8874, 13.1873 |
Time difference
Tripoli is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 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
- Libya is about 18.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Libya is about 7.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Tripoli to Washington, D.C.: about 7,808 km (4,852 mi) as the crow flies.
- Tripoli to London: about 2,335 km (1,451 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Libya shares land borders with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
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 Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
How big is Libya?
Libya covers about 1,759,540 km² (679,362 sq mi), ranking 16 of 196 countries by area. It is about 18.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Libya in?
Tripoli uses UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) today. When it is noon in Tripoli, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Libya use?
Libya uses the Libyan Dinar (LYD).
What is the country code for Libya?
The international calling code is +218. From the United States dial 011 218 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 218.
What language is spoken in Libya?
Official or national language: Arabic.