United Kingdom facts
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 242,900 km² · 93,784 sq mi · 60,021,805 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | British |
| Currency | British Pound (GBP) |
| Time zone | Europe/London · UTC+1 · 8:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +44 |
| Internet domain | .uk |
| Capital coordinates | 51.5085, -0.1257 |
Time difference
London is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 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
- The United Kingdom is about 2.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- London to Washington, D.C.: about 5,899 km (3,665 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country: Ireland.
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 the United Kingdom?
The capital of the United Kingdom is London.
How big is the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom covers about 242,900 km² (93,784 sq mi), ranking 78 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2.6% of the size of the United States.
What time zone is the United Kingdom in?
London uses UTC+1 (Europe/London) today. When it is noon in London, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the United Kingdom use?
The United Kingdom uses the British Pound (GBP).
What is the country code for the United Kingdom?
The international calling code is +44. From the United States dial 011 44 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 44.
What language is spoken in the United Kingdom?
Official or national language: English.