Latitude and Longitude of Bahamas
25° 3' 29.6" N, 77° 20' 35.0" W
Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas is an archipelago consisting of numerous islands and cays. It lies in North America, primarily situated between the latitudes of 20° and 27° N and the longitudes of 72° and 80° W, sharing maritime borders with Cuba and the United States. Coordinates for the Bahamas are essential for various applications including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. They assist in time-zone planning and help travelers and researchers accurately locate specific sites across the islands.
Bahamas Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 25.058230, -77.343060
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°3'29.6"N 77°20'35.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°3.494'N 77°20.584'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 263632E 2773443N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dk3n818wb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 77Q43M54+7QW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:25.058230,-77.343060
Major Cities in Bahamas
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 25.058230 | -77.343060 | 227,940 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is the Bahamas located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
The Bahamas is located in the North American continent, specifically in the Atlantic region. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 25.06° N latitude and 77.34° W longitude, where latitude indicates its position north of the equator and longitude indicates its position west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of the Bahamas, and what is its longitudinal span?
The Bahamas operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5. The longitudinal span of the country ranges from approximately 72° to 80° W, influencing its local time in relation to Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within the Bahamas using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in the Bahamas, utilize the search functionality on the country page. Enter the name of a specific island or city, and the site will provide the corresponding geographic coordinates for accurate location referencing.