Yemen facts
| Capital | Sana'a |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 527,968 km² · 203,850 sq mi · 130,463,533 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Yemeni |
| Currency | Yemeni Rial (YER) |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +967 |
| Internet domain | .ye |
| Capital coordinates | 15.3694, 44.191 |
Time difference
Sana'a 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
- Yemen is about 5.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Yemen is about 2.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Sana'a to Washington, D.C.: about 11,438 km (7,107 mi) as the crow flies.
- Sana'a to London: about 5,609 km (3,485 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Yemen shares land borders with 2 countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia.
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 Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
How big is Yemen?
Yemen covers about 527,968 km² (203,850 sq mi), ranking 49 of 196 countries by area. It is about 5.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Yemen in?
Sana'a uses UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) today. When it is noon in Sana'a, 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 Yemen use?
Yemen uses the Yemeni Rial (YER).
What is the country code for Yemen?
The international calling code is +967. From the United States dial 011 967 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 967.
What language is spoken in Yemen?
Official or national language: Arabic.