Spain facts
| Capital | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 505,992 km² · 195,365 sq mi · 125,033,153 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +34 |
| Internet domain | .es |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 40.4165, -3.7026 |
Time difference
Madrid 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
- Spain is about 5.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Spain is about 2.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Madrid to Washington, D.C.: about 6,089 km (3,783 mi) as the crow flies.
- Madrid to London: about 1,264 km (785 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Spain shares land borders with 4 countries: Andorra, France, Portugal, Morocco.
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 Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
How big is Spain?
Spain covers about 505,992 km² (195,365 sq mi), ranking 51 of 196 countries by area. It is about 5.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Spain in?
Madrid uses UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) today. When it is noon in Madrid, 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 Spain use?
Spain uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Spain?
The international calling code is +34. From the United States dial 011 34 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 34.
What language is spoken in Spain?
Official or national language: Spanish.