What Is the Capital of Monaco? Monaco

Q: What time zone is Monaco in?

Monaco 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.

Q: Which capital is closest to Monaco?

Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Paris (France) is the closest, 691 km away in a straight line.

Monaco at a glance

Name origin

Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., the name's origin is unclear; it could derive from the Greek term monoikos (solitary), the Ligurian word monegu (rock), or the Basque word muno (mountain).

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 44 N, 7 25 E · IANA time zone Europe/Monaco

Location of Monaco

Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy

Capitals of neighbouring countries

Paris, France — 691 km

Capitals closest to Monaco

Straight-line distance between capitals.

Frequently asked questions about Monaco

What is the capital of Monaco?

The capital of Monaco is Monaco. About 39,000 people live in the Monaco urban area — 101.7% of the country's population.

Is Monaco the largest city in Monaco?

Yes — Monaco is also the largest urban area of Monaco (39,000).

What time zone is Monaco in?

Monaco 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 Monaco come from?

Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., the name's origin is unclear; it could derive from the Greek term monoikos (solitary), the Ligurian word monegu (rock), or the Basque word muno (mountain).

Which capital is closest to Monaco?

Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Paris (France) is the closest, 691 km away in a straight line.

Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).

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