Minsk, Belarus — GPS Coordinates
53° 54' 0.7" N, 27° 33' 59.5" E
| Country | Belarus |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,742,124 |
| Timezone | Europe/Minsk |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the central part of Belarus, Minsk lies inland and serves as the country's capital. It is situated at coordinates 53.9002° N latitude and 27.5665° E longitude, approximately 300 kilometers from the Baltic Sea and surrounded by various natural features, including rivers and forests.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications, such as driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. By inputting the coordinates into mapping software, users can navigate to specific spots in Minsk quickly and efficiently.
Geographic Facts About Minsk
- Sunrise
- 05:38
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:55
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 15h 17m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Europe/Minsk
- Antipode
- -53.900190, -152.433470
- 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.
Minsk Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 53.900190, 27.566530
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 53°54'0.7"N 27°33'59.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 53°54.011'N 27°33.992'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 537224E 5972566N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u9edek1r6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9G59WH28+3JC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:53.900190,27.566530
Distances from Minsk
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barysaw | 71 km | 44 mi | ENE (59°) |
| Baranovichi | 134 km | 83 mi | SW (231°) |
| Bobruysk | 137 km | 85 mi | SE (127°) |
| Lida | 149 km | 92 mi | W (270°) |
| Vilnius, Lithuania | 172 km | 107 mi | WNW (302°) |
| Mahilyow | 182 km | 113 mi | E (89°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates for Minsk?
The precise coordinates for Minsk are 53.9002° N latitude and 27.5665° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), while the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Minsk in, and what is its UTC offset?
Minsk is in the Europe/Minsk time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Minsk is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Minsk in a navigation system?
To use the coordinates of Minsk in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '53.9002, 27.5665' into the search bar. This will direct you to the city's location, allowing for accurate navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.