Ukraine facts
| Capital | Kyiv |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Eastern Europe |
| Area | 603,500 km² · 233,013 sq mi · 149,127,868 acres |
| Language | Ukrainian |
| Demonym | Ukrainian |
| Currency | Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) |
| Time zone | Europe/Kyiv · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +380 |
| Internet domain | .ua |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 50.4547, 30.5238 |
Time difference
Kyiv 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
- Ukraine is about 6.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Ukraine is about 2.5 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kyiv to Washington, D.C.: about 7,833 km (4,867 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kyiv to London: about 2,133 km (1,325 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Ukraine shares land borders with 7 countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia.
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 Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
How big is Ukraine?
Ukraine covers about 603,500 km² (233,013 sq mi), ranking 44 of 196 countries by area. It is about 6.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.5 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Ukraine in?
Kyiv uses UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) today. When it is noon in Kyiv, 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 Ukraine use?
Ukraine uses the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH).
What is the country code for Ukraine?
The international calling code is +380. From the United States dial 011 380 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 380.
What language is spoken in Ukraine?
Official or national language: Ukrainian.