Micronesia facts
| Capital | Palikir |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Micronesia |
| Area | 702 km² · 271 sq mi · 173,468 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Micronesian |
| Currency | |
| Time zone | Pacific/Pohnpei · UTC+11 · 6:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +691 |
| Internet domain | .fm |
| Capital coordinates | 6.9248, 158.1611 |
Time difference
Palikir is on UTC+11 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 6:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 2:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 1:00 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
- Micronesia is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Micronesia is about 0.29% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Palikir to Washington, D.C.: about 12,390 km (7,699 mi) as the crow flies.
- Palikir to London: about 13,195 km (8,199 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 Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
How big is Micronesia?
Micronesia covers about 702 km² (271 sq mi), ranking 178 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.29% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Micronesia in?
Palikir uses UTC+11 (Pacific/Pohnpei) today. When it is noon in Palikir, it is 9:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 2:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Micronesia use?
Micronesia uses the .
What is the country code for Micronesia?
The international calling code is +691. From the United States dial 011 691 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 691.
What language is spoken in Micronesia?
Official or national language: English.