Latitude and Longitude of Barbados
13° 6' 26.4" N, 59° 37' 12.8" W
Situated in the Caribbean region, Barbados is located in North America, specifically in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 13.11° N latitude and 59.62° W longitude, placing it within the western hemisphere. The island has a roughly oval shape, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west. Individuals may seek out coordinates for Barbados for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Understanding its location is also essential for planning time-zone activities, as Barbados operates on Atlantic Standard Time, which is UTC-4.
Barbados Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.107320, -59.620210
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°6'26.4"N 59°37'12.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°6.439'N 59°37.213'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 21N 215894E 1450478N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ddmde61gs
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7852494H+WWF
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.107320,-59.620210
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Barbados located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Barbados is located in North America, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude; for instance, 13.11° N indicates its position north of the equator, while 59.62° W shows its position west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone does Barbados operate in, and how does its longitudinal position affect this?
Barbados operates on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4). Its longitudinal position at approximately 59.62° W places it within this time zone, making it an hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time during standard time.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Barbados on this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Barbados, refer to the detailed mapping features on the country page. You can input coordinates or explore interactive maps to locate specific areas of interest.