Belém, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
1° 27' 21.0" S, 48° 30' 16.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,499,641 |
| Timezone | America/Belem |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the northern region of Brazil, Belém is a coastal city situated near the Amazon River estuary. It serves as a significant gateway to the Amazon rainforest and is known for its rich cultural heritage and biodiversity.
The coordinates -1.4558, -48.5044 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photos to document your travels in this vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About Belém
- Sunrise
- 06:19
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:22
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 04m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Belem
- Antipode
- 1.455830, 131.495560
- 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.
Belém Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.455830, -48.504440
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°27'21.0"S 48°30'16.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°27.350'S 48°30.266'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 22S 777693E 9838933N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6ztx8qbph
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 68CHGFVW+M67
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.455830,-48.504440
Distances from Belém
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcarena | 15 km | 9 mi | WSW (248°) |
| Ananindeua | 18 km | 11 mi | NE (56°) |
| Marituba | 21 km | 13 mi | ENE (58°) |
| Abaetetuba | 51 km | 32 mi | SW (235°) |
| Castanhal | 67 km | 41 mi | ENE (74°) |
| Cametá | 141 km | 88 mi | SW (231°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Belém?
The precise coordinates of Belém are -1.4558 latitude and -48.5044 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates north-south position, while longitude indicates east-west position.
What time zone is Belém in and what is its UTC offset?
Belém is in the America/Belem time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means it is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Belém with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates of Belém with a maps app, simply enter -1.4558, -48.5044 in the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize these coordinates and provide you with directions to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.