Maldives facts
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 300 km² · 116 sq mi · 74,132 acres |
| Language | Maldivian |
| Demonym | Maldivan |
| Currency | Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Time zone | Indian/Maldives · UTC+5 · 12:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +960 |
| Internet domain | .mv |
| Capital coordinates | 4.1752, 73.5092 |
Time difference
Malé is on UTC+5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 a.m. |
| London | 8:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 7:00 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
- The Maldives is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Maldives is about 0.12% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Malé to Washington, D.C.: about 14,351 km (8,917 mi) as the crow flies.
- Malé to London: about 8,517 km (5,292 mi) as the crow flies.
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 the Maldives?
The capital of the Maldives is Malé.
How big is the Maldives?
The Maldives covers about 300 km² (116 sq mi), ranking 188 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.12% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Maldives in?
Malé uses UTC+5 (Indian/Maldives) today. When it is noon in Malé, it is 3:00 a.m. in New York and 8:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Maldives use?
The Maldives uses the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
What is the country code for the Maldives?
The international calling code is +960. From the United States dial 011 960 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 960.
What language is spoken in the Maldives?
Official or national language: Maldivian.