Bahrain facts
| Capital | Manama |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 765 km² · 295 sq mi · 189,035 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Currency | Bahraini Dinar (BHD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Qatar · UTC+3 · 11:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +973 |
| Internet domain | .bh |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 26.2279, 50.5857 |
Time difference
Manama 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. |
Size and distance
- Bahrain is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bahrain is about 0.31% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Manama to Washington, D.C.: about 10,958 km (6,809 mi) as the crow flies.
- Manama to London: about 5,072 km (3,152 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
How big is Bahrain?
Bahrain covers about 765 km² (295 sq mi), ranking 174 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.31% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Manama uses UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) today. When it is noon in Manama, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Bahrain use?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini Dinar (BHD).
What is the country code for Bahrain?
The international calling code is +973. From the United States dial 011 973 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 973.
What language is spoken in Bahrain?
Official or national language: Arabic.