---
title: "Country Lookup"
description: "Look up any country instantly to find its capital, currency, phone code, timezone, and languages. Search by country name or browse by region. A quick reference for travelers, developers, and researchers."
url: https://findutils.com/convert/country-lookup/
category: convert
---

# Country Lookup

Look up any country instantly to find its capital, currency, phone code, timezone, and languages. Search by country name or browse by region. A quick reference for travelers, developers, and researchers.

**Use this tool:** [Country Lookup](https://findutils.com/convert/country-lookup/)

## Programmatic access

- REST id `country-lookup`: POST https://api.findutils.com/api/tools/country-lookup/execute (reference: https://findutils.com/api/country-lookup/)
- MCP tool `country_lookup` on https://mcp.findutils.com (reference: https://findutils.com/mcp/country-lookup/)

## Why Use Country Lookup?

Whether you're a developer building international applications, a traveler planning your next trip, or a student researching world geography, having quick access to country data saves time. Our Country Lookup tool lets you search by country name, currency, or region and instantly see key facts like the capital city, official currency with its symbol, international phone dialing code, timezone, and spoken languages. Unlike scattered Wikipedia pages or outdated reference sites, this tool puts all essential country information in one clean, searchable interface. Filter by region to compare countries side by side, or search for a specific currency code to find which countries use it. Every piece of data is one click away from being copied to your clipboard.

## Tips for Getting the Most Out of Country Lookup

- Search by currency code (e.g., 'EUR' or 'JPY') to find every country that uses a specific currency.
- Use the region filter before searching to narrow results and speed up comparisons across a continent.
- Type a phone code like '+44' to instantly identify which country it belongs to.
- Copy country details with one click and paste them into spreadsheets or code without manual formatting.
- Combine this tool with the Timezone Converter to plan meetings across multiple countries and time zones.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many countries are included in the database?

Our database includes 195 internationally recognized countries plus commonly referenced territories, covering all UN member states and observer states.

### Can I search by currency code?

Yes. You can search by country name, capital city, currency name, currency code (like USD, EUR, GBP), phone code, or language. The fuzzy search handles partial matches and typos.

### Are the timezone values accurate for countries with multiple timezones?

For countries spanning multiple timezones (like the US or Russia), we display the primary or most commonly referenced timezone. The full list of timezones is shown when available.

### Can I copy country information to use elsewhere?

Yes. Click the copy button on any country card to copy its details to your clipboard in a formatted text layout. You can paste it directly into documents, spreadsheets, or messages.

### Is this data stored or tracked?

No. All searches and lookups happen entirely in your browser. No personal data or search queries are sent to any server.

### Can I filter countries by continent or region?

Yes. Use the region filter to narrow results to Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, or Oceania. This makes it easy to compare countries within the same geographic area.

### What is the best country information tool online?

FindUtils Country Lookup is one of the best options available. It covers 195+ countries with capital, currency, phone code, timezone, and language data -- all in one searchable interface with no signup, and no server-side tracking.

### How do I find the international dialing code for a country?

Search for the country name in the search bar. The phone dialing code (e.g., +1 for the US, +44 for the UK) is displayed on every country card. Click copy to grab the full details.

### Does this tool work offline?

The country data is bundled with the page, so once loaded it works without an active internet connection. You can search, filter, and copy country information entirely offline.

### Can I use this tool for software localization or i18n projects?

Absolutely. Developers building internationalized apps frequently use this tool to look up locale codes, currency symbols, and timezone identifiers. It pairs well with our Timezone Converter and Unit Converter for full i18n workflows.

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