Manaus, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
3° 6' 7.0" S, 60° 1' 30.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,219,580 |
| Timezone | America/Manaus |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
Located in the northern region of Brazil, Manaus sits along the banks of the Rio Negro, approximately 1,000 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. This city serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest, making it a significant hub for ecological research and tourism.
The coordinates -3.1019, -60.0250 can be utilized for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping services for precise navigation.
Geographic Facts About Manaus
- Sunrise
- 06:07
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:06
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 00m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- America/Manaus
- Antipode
- 3.101940, 119.975000
- 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.
Manaus Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -3.101940, -60.025000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 3°6'7.0"S 60°1'30.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 3°6.116'S 60°1.500'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 20S 830710E 9656674N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6xmq6571u
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 678XVXXG+62C
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-3.101940,-60.025000
Distances from Manaus
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manacapuru | 70 km | 43 mi | WSW (252°) |
| Itacoatiara | 176 km | 109 mi | E (92°) |
| Parintins | 369 km | 229 mi | E (82°) |
| Itaituba | 467 km | 290 mi | ESE (106°) |
| Santarém | 595 km | 370 mi | E (83°) |
| Boa Vista | 662 km | 412 mi | N (354°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Manaus and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Manaus are -3.1019 latitude and -60.0250 longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator), while the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Manaus in, and what does its UTC offset imply?
Manaus is in the America/Manaus time zone, which has a UTC offset of -4 hours. This means that Manaus is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Manaus in a maps application or navigation system?
To use the coordinates of Manaus in a maps application, simply enter -3.1019, -60.0250 into the search bar. This will pinpoint the exact location, allowing for directions and 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.