Guinea-Bissau facts
| Capital | Bissau |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 36,125 km² · 13,948 sq mi · 8,926,668 acres |
| Languages | Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole |
| Demonym | Guinea-Bissauan |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau · UTC±0 · 8:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +245 |
| Internet domain | .gw |
| Capital coordinates | 11.8636, -15.5977 |
Time difference
Bissau is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 p.m. |
Size and distance
- Guinea-Bissau is about 0.39% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Guinea-Bissau is about 14.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bissau to Washington, D.C.: about 6,721 km (4,176 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bissau to London: about 4,624 km (2,873 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea, Senegal.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers about 36,125 km² (13,948 sq mi), ranking 134 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.39% of the size of the United States. It is about 14.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?
Bissau uses UTC±0 (Africa/Bissau) today. When it is noon in Bissau, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 p.m. in London.
What currency does Guinea-Bissau use?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Guinea-Bissau?
The international calling code is +245. From the United States dial 011 245 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 245.
What language is spoken in Guinea-Bissau?
Official or national languages: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.