Current Date And Time In Monrovia, Liberia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
15:00:25 GMT
State: Montserrado County
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,542,549
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Monrovia, a city in Montserrado County, Liberia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Monrovia — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Monrovia | |
| State | Montserrado County | |
| Country | Liberia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,542,549 | |
| Area | 194.25 km² (75.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Montserrado County | #1 of 2 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Liberian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LRD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +231 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .lr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 32 | |
| In Feet | 105 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.3 | |
| Longitude | -10.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.301° N 10.797° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 18' 2" N 10° 47' 49" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 18.03' N 10° 47.81' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Montserrado County Capital | 26 km Northeast of Bensonville | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Zimmi, Sierra Leone (126 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 18m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 1000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Monrovia | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1822-04-25 |
Monrovia is a city situated in Montserrado County, Liberia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Monrovia as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Montserrado County
The latitude and longitude of Monrovia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 32 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Monrovia on the map
Monrovia runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Monrovia run on Liberian Dollar (LRD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Monrovia exchange rates
To ring a number in Monrovia from outside Liberia, dial +231 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Monrovia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Monrovia ranks #1 of 2 cities in Montserrado County. It lies about 26 km Northeast of Bensonville, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Montserrado County market. › Cities near Monrovia
Monrovia has a recorded population of approximately 1,542,549 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Montserrado County. Browse more cities in Montserrado County for comparison.
Monrovia spans approximately 194.25 square kilometers (75.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Monrovia is part of Montserrado County in Liberia. It is classified as a National Capital.
Monrovia keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Monrovia price in Liberian dollar (LRD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Monrovia currency page.
Monrovia is about 26 km Northeast of Bensonville, the capital of Montserrado County. See cities near Monrovia for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Monrovia lands you closest to Zimmi, Sierra Leone, about 126 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Monrovia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
