Brasília, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
15° 46' 47.0" S, 47° 55' 47.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,207,718 |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the central region of Brazil, Brasília serves as the capital and is characterized by its planned urban layout. It is situated inland, approximately 1,000 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, surrounded by the Brazilian highlands.
The coordinates -15.7797, -47.9297 can be utilized for various practical applications such as providing driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates pinpoint the exact location within the city's extensive urban landscape.
Geographic Facts About Brasília
- Sunrise
- 06:33
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:03
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 30m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Antipode
- 15.779720, 132.070280
- 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.
Brasília Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -15.779720, -47.929720
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°46'47.0"S 47°55'47.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°46.783'S 47°55.783'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 23S 186086E 8253247N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6vjyjr6sk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 58PJ63CC+446
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-15.779720,-47.929720
Distances from Brasília
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano Piloto | 5 km | 3 mi | ESE (108°) |
| Guará | 6 km | 3 mi | SW (234°) |
| Águas Claras | 12 km | 8 mi | WSW (237°) |
| Taguatinga | 15 km | 9 mi | WSW (246°) |
| Riacho Fundo II | 18 km | 11 mi | SW (224°) |
| Recanto das Emas | 20 km | 13 mi | SW (225°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates of Brasília?
The GPS coordinates for Brasília are -15.7797 latitude and -47.9297 longitude. When reading coordinates, latitude is always listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Brasília in, and what is its UTC offset?
Brasília is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means that it is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use Brasília's coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates -15.7797, -47.9297 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and display the corresponding location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.