Marshall Islands facts
| Capital | Majuro |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Micronesia |
| Area | 181 km² · 70 sq mi · 44,726 acres |
| Languages | English, Marshallese |
| Demonym | Marshallese |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Majuro · UTC+12 · 7:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +692 |
| Internet domain | .mh |
| Capital coordinates | 7.0897, 171.3803 |
Time difference
Majuro is on UTC+12 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 1:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 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 Marshall Islands is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Marshall Islands is about 0.07% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Majuro to Washington, D.C.: about 11,333 km (7,042 mi) as the crow flies.
- Majuro to London: about 13,449 km (8,357 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 Marshall Islands?
The capital of the Marshall Islands is Majuro.
How big is the Marshall Islands?
The Marshall Islands covers about 181 km² (70 sq mi), ranking 190 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.07% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Marshall Islands in?
Majuro uses UTC+12 (Pacific/Majuro) today. When it is noon in Majuro, it is 8:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 1:00 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 Marshall Islands use?
The Marshall Islands uses the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for the Marshall Islands?
The international calling code is +692. From the United States dial 011 692 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 692.
What language is spoken in the Marshall Islands?
Official or national languages: English, Marshallese.