Palestine facts
| Capital | Ramallah (administrative seat) — Palestine proclaims East Jerusalem as its capital; the administrative seat is Ramallah. |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 6,220 km² · 2,402 sq mi · 1,536,993 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Palestinian |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP), Israeli New Shekel (ILS), Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Hebron · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +970 |
| Internet domain | .ps |
| Capital coordinates | 31.8996, 35.2042 |
Time difference
Ramallah 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
- Palestine is about 0.07% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Palestine is about 2.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Ramallah to Washington, D.C.: about 9,486 km (5,895 mi) as the crow flies.
- Ramallah to London: about 3,598 km (2,236 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Palestine shares land borders with 3 countries: Israel, Egypt, Jordan.
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 Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah (administrative seat). Palestine proclaims East Jerusalem as its capital; the administrative seat is Ramallah.
How big is Palestine?
Palestine covers about 6,220 km² (2,402 sq mi), ranking 163 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.07% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Palestine in?
Ramallah (administrative seat) uses UTC+3 (Asia/Hebron) today. When it is noon in Ramallah, 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 Palestine use?
Palestine uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP) and the Israeli New Shekel (ILS) and the Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
What is the country code for Palestine?
The international calling code is +970. From the United States dial 011 970 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 970.
What language is spoken in Palestine?
Official or national language: Arabic.