Moldova facts
| Capital | Chișinău |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Eastern Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 33,846 km² · 13,068 sq mi · 8,363,516 acres |
| Language | Moldavian |
| Demonym | Moldovan |
| Currency | Moldovan Leu (MDL) |
| Time zone | Europe/Chisinau · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +373 |
| Internet domain | .md |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 47.009, 28.8594 |
Time difference
Chișinău is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 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
- Moldova is about 0.36% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Moldova is about 13.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Chișinău to Washington, D.C.: about 7,973 km (4,954 mi) as the crow flies.
- Chișinău to London: about 2,147 km (1,334 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Moldova shares land borders with 2 countries: Romania, Ukraine.
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 Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
How big is Moldova?
Moldova covers about 33,846 km² (13,068 sq mi), ranking 135 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.36% of the size of the United States. It is about 13.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Moldova in?
Chișinău uses UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) today. When it is noon in Chișinău, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Moldova use?
Moldova uses the Moldovan Leu (MDL).
What is the country code for Moldova?
The international calling code is +373. From the United States dial 011 373 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 373.
What language is spoken in Moldova?
Official or national language: Moldavian.