Sydney, Australia — GPS Coordinates
33° 52' 4.3" S, 151° 12' 26.4" E
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 5,557,233 |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 / UTC+11 |
Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is situated in the state of New South Wales, bordered by the Tasman Sea to the east. It is a major cultural and economic hub, known for its stunning harbor and iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The coordinates -33.8678, 151.2073 can be utilized for various practical applications. Users can input these values into mapping services for driving directions, share a drop-pin with others for meeting locations, or geotag photos to pinpoint where images were captured.
Geographic Facts About Sydney
- Sunrise
- 06:41
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:22
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 10h 41m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+10 / UTC+11
- Australia/Sydney
- Antipode
- 33.867850, -28.792680
- 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.
Sydney Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -33.867850, 151.207320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°52'4.3"S 151°12'26.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°52.071'S 151°12.439'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 56S 334184E 6251051N
- Geohash · base32 index
- r3gx2f9c3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4RRH46J4+VW8
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-33.867850,151.207320
Distances from Sydney
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast | 51 km | 32 mi | NNE (17°) |
| Wollongong | 68 km | 42 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Newcastle | 117 km | 73 mi | NNE (27°) |
| Canberra | 247 km | 153 mi | SW (230°) |
| Gold Coast | 686 km | 426 mi | NNE (19°) |
| Toowoomba | 705 km | 438 mi | N (6°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Sydney?
The precise coordinates for Sydney are -33.8678 latitude and 151.2073 longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the Equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Sydney in, and what is its UTC offset?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, which is UTC+10:00 during standard time and UTC+11:00 during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -33.8678, 151.2073 into the search bar. This will pinpoint the location on the map, allowing you to get directions or explore the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.