Slovakia facts
| Capital | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Central Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 49,037 km² · 18,933 sq mi · 12,117,288 acres |
| Language | Slovak |
| Demonym | Slovak |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Prague · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +421 |
| Internet domain | .sk |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 48.1482, 17.1067 |
Time difference
Bratislava is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 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
- Slovakia is about 0.52% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Slovakia is about 20.2% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bratislava to Washington, D.C.: about 7,174 km (4,458 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bratislava to London: about 1,288 km (800 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Slovakia shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, 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 Slovakia?
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
How big is Slovakia?
Slovakia covers about 49,037 km² (18,933 sq mi), ranking 127 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.52% of the size of the United States. It is about 20.2% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Slovakia in?
Bratislava uses UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) today. When it is noon in Bratislava, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Slovakia use?
Slovakia uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Slovakia?
The international calling code is +421. From the United States dial 011 421 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 421.
What language is spoken in Slovakia?
Official or national language: Slovak.