US State Capitals Quiz
Sacramento, Tallahassee, Pierre… can you match every capital to its state? Tap the right state on the map for each capital, or type all 50 capitals from memory and watch the map fill in.
How to play
- Classic – we show a capital; tap the state it belongs to. You get three tries.
- Hard – type every capital from memory. Each state lights up as soon as you spell its capital correctly.
- Explore – no timer – tap any state to see its capital.
All 50 state capitals
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery |
| Alaska | Juneau |
| Arizona | Phoenix |
| Arkansas | Little Rock |
| California | Sacramento |
| Colorado | Denver |
| Connecticut | Hartford |
| Delaware | Dover |
| Florida | Tallahassee |
| Georgia | Atlanta |
| Hawaii | Honolulu |
| Idaho | Boise |
| Illinois | Springfield |
| Indiana | Indianapolis |
| Iowa | Des Moines |
| Kansas | Topeka |
| Kentucky | Frankfort |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge |
| Maine | Augusta |
| Maryland | Annapolis |
| Massachusetts | Boston |
| Michigan | Lansing |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul |
| Mississippi | Jackson |
| Missouri | Jefferson City |
| Montana | Helena |
| Nebraska | Lincoln |
| Nevada | Carson City |
| New Hampshire | Concord |
| New Jersey | Trenton |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe |
| New York | Albany |
| North Carolina | Raleigh |
| North Dakota | Bismarck |
| Ohio | Columbus |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| Oregon | Salem |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg |
| Rhode Island | Providence |
| South Carolina | Columbia |
| South Dakota | Pierre |
| Tennessee | Nashville |
| Texas | Austin |
| Utah | Salt Lake City |
| Vermont | Montpelier |
| Virginia | Richmond |
| Washington | Olympia |
| West Virginia | Charleston |
| Wisconsin | Madison |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne |
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to learn the state capitals?
Play a few rounds of classic mode: seeing each capital land on its state builds a mental map much faster than memorising a list. Then try hard mode to recall them on your own.
Which state capitals do people get wrong most?
Capitals that are not the biggest city trip people up – Albany (not New York City), Sacramento (not Los Angeles), Springfield (not Chicago), Tallahassee (not Miami) and Harrisburg (not Philadelphia).
Is this capitals quiz free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and works on any device.