Belo Horizonte, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
19° 55' 15.0" S, 43° 56' 16.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,721,564 |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the southeastern region of Brazil, Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. It is situated inland, approximately 500 kilometers from the Atlantic coast and surrounded by a mountainous landscape, making it a notable urban center in the highlands.
The coordinates -19.9208, -43.9378 are useful for various applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the city. These precise values help users pinpoint exact locations within Belo Horizonte.
Geographic Facts About Belo Horizonte
- Sunrise
- 06:22
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:42
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 20m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Antipode
- 19.920830, 136.062220
- 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.
Belo Horizonte Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -19.920830, -43.937780
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 19°55'15.0"S 43°56'16.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 19°55.250'S 43°56.267'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 23S 611174E 7796928N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 7h2y8jt2z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 58GR33H6+MV9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-19.920830,-43.937780
Distances from Belo Horizonte
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Lima | 12 km | 7 mi | SE (127°) |
| Contagem | 12 km | 8 mi | W (264°) |
| Sabará | 14 km | 9 mi | ENE (74°) |
| Ibirité | 17 km | 11 mi | SW (228°) |
| Santa Luzia | 19 km | 12 mi | NNE (28°) |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 23 km | 14 mi | NW (318°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte is located at -19.9208 latitude and -43.9378 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What is the time zone of Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte operates under the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means the local time is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Belo Horizonte in a maps app?
To use the coordinates -19.9208, -43.9378 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.