Fortaleza, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
3° 43' 2.0" S, 38° 32' 35.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,400,000 |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the northeastern region of Brazil, Fortaleza is a coastal city situated in the state of Ceará. It lies along the Atlantic Ocean, making it a significant urban center known for its beaches and cultural influences from the surrounding region.
The coordinates -3.7172, -38.5431 can be utilized for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photographs. By inputting these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping software, users can easily navigate to or pinpoint specific areas within Fortaleza.
Geographic Facts About Fortaleza
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:40
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 58m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Fortaleza
- Antipode
- 3.717220, 141.456940
- 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.
Fortaleza Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -3.717220, -38.543060
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 3°43'2.0"S 38°32'35.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 3°43.033'S 38°32.584'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 24S 550740E 9589117N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 7pkdfgmc9
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 69837FM4+4Q8
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-3.717220,-38.543060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is located at -3.7172 latitude and -38.5431 longitude. To read coordinates, remember that latitude indicates how far north or south a location is from the Equator, while longitude indicates how far east or west it is from the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Fortaleza in and what is its UTC offset?
Fortaleza operates in the America/Fortaleza time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means that Fortaleza is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Fortaleza?
To use the coordinates -3.7172, -38.5431 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. The app will identify the location and provide directions or information about nearby points of interest.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.