Melbourne, Australia — GPS Coordinates
37° 48' 50.4" S, 144° 57' 48.0" E
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 5,350,705 |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 / UTC+11 |
Located in the southeastern part of Australia, Melbourne is a major city situated on the southern coast of the continent, near the Port Phillip Bay. It serves as the capital of Victoria and is known for its diverse culture and economic significance in the region.
The coordinates -37.8140, 144.9633 are useful for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These precise coordinates can enhance navigation and help users accurately pinpoint places of interest in Melbourne.
Geographic Facts About Melbourne
- Sunrise
- 07:11
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 17:41
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 10h 30m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+10 / UTC+11
- Australia/Melbourne
- Antipode
- 37.814000, -35.036680
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Melbourne Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -37.814000, 144.963320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 37°48'50.4"S 144°57'48.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 37°48.840'S 144°57.799'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 55S 320725E 5812868N
- Geohash · base32 index
- r1r0fspj6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4RJ65XP7+C84
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-37.814000,144.963320
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Melbourne and how can I read them?
Melbourne's coordinates are -37.8140 latitude and 144.9633 longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the equator), while the second shows longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Melbourne in, and what does its UTC offset mean?
Melbourne operates on the Australia/Melbourne time zone, which is UTC+10:00. This means that Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Melbourne's coordinates with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '-37.8140, 144.9633' into the search bar. The app will pinpoint the location, allowing for route planning or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.