Qatar facts
| Capital | Doha |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 11,586 km² · 4,473 sq mi · 2,862,959 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Qatari |
| Currency | Qatari Riyal (QAR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Qatar · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +974 |
| Internet domain | .qa |
| Electricity | 240V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 25.2855, 51.531 |
Time difference
Doha 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
- Qatar is about 0.12% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Qatar is about 4.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Doha to Washington, D.C.: about 11,099 km (6,897 mi) as the crow flies.
- Doha to London: about 5,214 km (3,240 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Qatar shares land borders with 1 country: Saudi Arabia.
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 Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
How big is Qatar?
Qatar covers about 11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi), ranking 158 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.12% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Qatar in?
Doha uses UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) today. When it is noon in Doha, 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 Qatar use?
Qatar uses the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
What is the country code for Qatar?
The international calling code is +974. From the United States dial 011 974 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 974.
What language is spoken in Qatar?
Official or national language: Arabic.