Comoros facts
| Capital | Moroni |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 1,862 km² · 719 sq mi · 460,110 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, French, Comorian |
| Demonym | Comoran |
| Currency | Comorian Franc (KMF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3 · 11:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +269 |
| Internet domain | .km |
| Capital coordinates | -11.7022, 43.2551 |
Time difference
Moroni 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
- The Comoros is about 0.02% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Comoros is about 0.77% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Moroni to Washington, D.C.: about 13,430 km (8,345 mi) as the crow flies.
- Moroni to London: about 8,172 km (5,078 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the Comoros?
The capital of the Comoros is Moroni.
How big is the Comoros?
The Comoros covers about 1,862 km² (719 sq mi), ranking 171 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.02% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.77% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Comoros in?
Moroni uses UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) today. When it is noon in Moroni, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does the Comoros use?
The Comoros uses the Comorian Franc (KMF).
What is the country code for the Comoros?
The international calling code is +269. From the United States dial 011 269 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 269.
What language is spoken in the Comoros?
Official or national languages: Arabic, French, Comorian.