Belize

Summary of Belize located in North America.   Back to All Countries List


Offical Flag of Belize
FIPS Code :   BH
ISO Code :   BZ
ISO 3 Code :   BLZ
Numeric ISO :   084
Continent :   North America
Area in (Sq KM) :   22966
DMS :   17° 11' 23.56" N, 88° 29' 51.54" W
Phone Code :   501
Currency :   Dollar (BZD)
In Native :   Belize

Belize is a Caribbean country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. Belize is bordered on the northwest by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by Guatemala. It has an area of 22,970 square kilometres (8,867 sq mi) and a population of 408,487 (2019). Its mainland is about 290 km (180 mi) long and 110 km (68 mi) wide. It has the lowest population and population density in Central America. The country's population growth rate of 1.87% per year is the second highest in the region and one of the highest in the Western Hemisphere.

September 10 St. George's Caye Day: Marks the final victory of British forces against the Spanish
 
Capital :   Belmopan
Neighbour Countries :   Guatemala,   Mexico
Languages :   English,   Spanish

Regions in Belize

Belize District
Cayo District
Corozal District
Orange Walk District
Stann Creek District
Toledo District

Time zones in Belize

Countries can have more than one time zone. Date time has been calculated using UTC.

Time Zone Id GMT Offset Current Date Time
America/Belize -6 Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:15:05 PM

Time Zone Name GMT Offset Current Date Time
Central America Standard Time -6 Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:15:05 PM