Trinidad and Tobago facts
| Capital | Port of Spain |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 5,130 km² · 1,981 sq mi · 1,267,649 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Trinidadian |
| Currency | Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD) |
| Time zone | America/Puerto Rico · UTC−4 · 3:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1868 |
| Internet domain | .tt |
| Capital coordinates | 10.6667, -61.5189 |
Time difference
Port of Spain is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 p.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
- Trinidad and Tobago is about 0.05% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Trinidad and Tobago is about 2.1% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Port of Spain to Washington, D.C.: about 3,496 km (2,172 mi) as the crow flies.
- Port of Spain to London: about 7,121 km (4,425 mi) as the crow flies.
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 Trinidad and Tobago?
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.
How big is Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago covers about 5,130 km² (1,981 sq mi), ranking 165 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.05% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.1% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Trinidad and Tobago in?
Port of Spain uses UTC−4 (America/Puerto Rico) today. When it is noon in Port of Spain, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Trinidad and Tobago use?
Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD).
What is the country code for Trinidad and Tobago?
The international calling code is +1868. From the United States dial 011 1868 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1868.
What language is spoken in Trinidad and Tobago?
Official or national language: English.