Porto Alegre, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
30° 1' 58.2" S, 51° 13' 48.7" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,488,252 |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the southern region of Brazil, Porto Alegre lies near the eastern bank of the Guaíba River, approximately 200 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. It serves as the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and is a significant cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates -30.0328, -51.2302 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a precise location with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. Entering these coordinates into a mapping application will help users navigate to Porto Alegre effectively.
Geographic Facts About Porto Alegre
- Sunrise
- 07:05
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:58
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 10h 52m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Antipode
- 30.032830, 128.769810
- 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.
Porto Alegre Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -30.032830, -51.230190
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 30°1'58.2"S 51°13'48.7"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 30°1.970'S 51°13.811'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 22S 477806E 6677554N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6fet4hxq4
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 48XCXQ89+VW7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-30.032830,-51.230190
Distances from Porto Alegre
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoas | 14 km | 8 mi | NNE (19°) |
| Alvorada | 15 km | 9 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Viamão | 21 km | 13 mi | ESE (105°) |
| Gravataí | 25 km | 16 mi | ENE (66°) |
| Sapucaia do Sul | 25 km | 16 mi | NNE (19°) |
| São Leopoldo | 31 km | 19 mi | NNE (15°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Porto Alegre?
The precise coordinates of Porto Alegre are -30.0328 latitude and -51.2302 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates north-south position and longitude indicates east-west position.
What time zone is Porto Alegre in?
Porto Alegre operates on the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which has an offset of UTC-3 hours.
How can I use the coordinates of Porto Alegre with a navigation app?
To use the coordinates -30.0328, -51.2302 in a mapping application, simply enter them into the search bar. The app will pinpoint the location and provide directions to or from it.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.