🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Time, holidays, currency and practical info for Equatorial Guinea.

Current time in Equatorial Guinea

Africa/Malabo · GMT+1

Time zones in Equatorial Guinea

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At a glance

Capital
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Population
1,668,768
Area
28,051 km²
Currency
XAF Fr
Calling code
+240
Driving side
right
Languages
fra, por, spa
Internet TLD
.gq

About

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2025, the country has a population of 1,853,559, over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people, the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko, are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population. Its capital is Ciudad de la Paz, replacing former capital Malabo in 2026, while its largest city is Bata.

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