United States facts
| Capital | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, North America |
| Area | 9,372,610 km² · 3,618,783 sq mi · 2,316,018,794 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | American |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | America/New York · UTC−4 · 3:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet domain | .us |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 38.8951, -77.0364 |
Time difference
Washington D.C. 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
- The United States is about 38.6 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Washington D.C. to London: about 5,899 km (3,665 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
The United States shares land borders with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
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 States?
The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
How big is the United States?
The United States covers about 9,372,610 km² (3,618,783 sq mi), ranking 4 of 196 countries by area. It is about 38.6 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the United States in?
Washington D.C. uses UTC−4 (America/New York) today. When it is noon in Washington D.C., 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 the United States use?
The United States uses the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for the United States?
The international calling code is +1. From the United States dial 011 1 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1.
What language is spoken in the United States?
Official or national language: English.