Somalia facts
| Capital | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 637,657 km² · 246,201 sq mi · 157,568,233 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, Somali |
| Demonym | Somali |
| Currency | Somali Shilling (SOS) |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +252 |
| Internet domain | .so |
| Capital coordinates | 2.0371, 45.3438 |
Time difference
Mogadishu 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
- Somalia is about 6.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Somalia is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Mogadishu to Washington, D.C.: about 12,589 km (7,823 mi) as the crow flies.
- Mogadishu to London: about 6,933 km (4,308 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Somalia shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya.
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 Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
How big is Somalia?
Somalia covers about 637,657 km² (246,201 sq mi), ranking 41 of 196 countries by area. It is about 6.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Somalia in?
Mogadishu uses UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) today. When it is noon in Mogadishu, 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 Somalia use?
Somalia uses the Somali Shilling (SOS).
What is the country code for Somalia?
The international calling code is +252. From the United States dial 011 252 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 252.
What language is spoken in Somalia?
Official or national languages: Arabic, Somali.