Perth, Australia — GPS Coordinates
31° 57' 8.1" S, 115° 51' 41.0" E
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 2,309,338 |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located on the southwestern coast of Australia, Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and lies along the banks of the Swan River. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and is known for its expansive beaches and parklands.
The coordinates -31.9522, 115.8614 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins with others, or geotagging photographs. These precise latitude and longitude values help ensure accurate navigation and location tracking in digital mapping services.
Geographic Facts About Perth
- Sunrise
- 07:00
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:46
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 10h 46m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Australia/Perth
- Antipode
- 31.952240, -64.138600
- 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.
Perth Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -31.952240, 115.861400
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°57'8.1"S 115°51'41.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°57.134'S 115°51.684'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50S 392394E 6464292N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qd66hrr8w
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4PWQ2VX6+4H2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-31.952240,115.861400
Distances from Perth
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 2,131 km | 1,324 mi | ESE (105°) |
| Kupang, Indonesia | 2,550 km | 1,584 mi | NNE (20°) |
| Denpasar, Indonesia | 2,592 km | 1,611 mi | N (358°) |
| Mataram, Indonesia | 2,599 km | 1,615 mi | N (1°) |
| Sukawati, Indonesia | 2,610 km | 1,622 mi | N (358°) |
| Ballarat | 2,621 km | 1,629 mi | ESE (112°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Perth, Australia?
Perth is located at -31.9522 latitude and 115.8614 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that the first number represents latitude (south or north of the equator) and the second number represents longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone does Perth operate in?
Perth is in the Australia/Perth time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates -31.9522, 115.8614 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will interpret the coordinates and display the corresponding location on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.