Uzbekistan facts
| Capital | Tashkent |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Central Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 447,400 km² · 172,742 sq mi · 110,554,777 acres |
| Languages | Russian, Uzbek |
| Demonym | Uzbekistani |
| Currency | Uzbekistani Som (UZS) |
| Time zone | Asia/Tashkent · UTC+5 · 1:32 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +998 |
| Internet domain | .uz |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 41.2647, 69.2163 |
Time difference
Tashkent is on UTC+5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 a.m. |
| London | 8:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 7:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Uzbekistan is about 4.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Uzbekistan is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Tashkent to Washington, D.C.: about 10,469 km (6,505 mi) as the crow flies.
- Tashkent to London: about 5,233 km (3,251 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Uzbekistan shares land borders with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
How big is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan covers about 447,400 km² (172,742 sq mi), ranking 56 of 196 countries by area. It is about 4.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Uzbekistan in?
Tashkent uses UTC+5 (Asia/Tashkent) today. When it is noon in Tashkent, it is 3:00 a.m. in New York and 8:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani Som (UZS).
What is the country code for Uzbekistan?
The international calling code is +998. From the United States dial 011 998 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 998.
What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?
Official or national languages: Russian, Uzbek.