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What Is the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. About 346,000 people live in the Sarajevo urban area — 11% of the country's population.
346,000
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
43.87°N
Latitude · 18.42°E
Yes
Largest city
Sarajevo at a glance
Name origin
The name derives from the Turkish word saray, meaning "palace" or "mansion".
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
43 52 N, 18 25 E · IANA time zone Europe/Belgrade
Location of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Sarajevo
Podgorica, Montenegro — 174 km
Belgrade, Serbia — 197 km
Pristina, Kosovo — 260 km
Zagreb, Croatia — 287 km
Tirana, Albania — 306 km
Skopje, North Macedonia — 322 km
Ljubljana, Slovenia — 391 km
Budapest, Hungary — 407 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Sarajevo
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. About 346,000 people live in the Sarajevo urban area — 11% of the country's population.
Is Sarajevo the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Sarajevo is also the largest urban area of Bosnia and Herzegovina (346,000).
What time zone is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Sarajevo come from?
The name derives from the Turkish word saray, meaning "palace" or "mansion".
Which capital is closest to Sarajevo?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Podgorica (Montenegro) is the closest, 174 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).