Myanmar facts
| Capital | Naypyidaw |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 676,578 km² · 261,228 sq mi · 167,185,807 acres |
| Language | Burmese |
| Demonym | Burmese |
| Currency | Myanmar Kyat (MMK) |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon · UTC+6:30 · 2:04 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +95 |
| Internet domain | .mm |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, D, G |
| Capital coordinates | 19.7633, 96.0785 |
Time difference
Naypyidaw is on UTC+6:30 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:30 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:30 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:30 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
- Myanmar is about 7.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Myanmar is about 2.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Naypyidaw to Washington, D.C.: about 13,453 km (8,359 mi) as the crow flies.
- Naypyidaw to London: about 8,716 km (5,416 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Myanmar shares land borders with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
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 Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
How big is Myanmar?
Myanmar covers about 676,578 km² (261,228 sq mi), ranking 39 of 196 countries by area. It is about 7.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Myanmar in?
Naypyidaw uses UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) today. When it is noon in Naypyidaw, it is 1:30 a.m. in New York and 6:30 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Myanmar use?
Myanmar uses the Myanmar Kyat (MMK).
What is the country code for Myanmar?
The international calling code is +95. From the United States dial 011 95 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 95.
What language is spoken in Myanmar?
Official or national language: Burmese.