Recife, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
8° 3' 14.0" S, 34° 52' 52.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,653,461 |
| Timezone | America/Recife |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the northeastern region of Brazil, Recife is a coastal city situated along the Atlantic Ocean. It serves as the capital of the state of Pernambuco and is noted for its vibrant culture and rich history, positioned near the confluence of several rivers.
The coordinates -8.0539, -34.8811 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photographs. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application can facilitate accurate navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Recife
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:20
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 49m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Recife
- Antipode
- 8.053890, 145.118890
- 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.
Recife Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -8.053890, -34.881110
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 8°3'14.0"S 34°52'52.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 8°3.233'S 34°52.867'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 25S 292694E 9109268N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 7nx4nmb6e
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6937W4W9+CHR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-8.053890,-34.881110
Distances from Recife
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olinda | 6 km | 4 mi | NNE (30°) |
| Camaragibe | 12 km | 7 mi | WNW (288°) |
| Paulista | 13 km | 8 mi | N (4°) |
| Abreu e Lima | 16 km | 10 mi | N (351°) |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 16 km | 10 mi | WSW (246°) |
| São Lourenço da Mata | 16 km | 10 mi | WNW (291°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Recife?
The GPS coordinates for Recife are -8.0539 latitude and -34.8811 longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the Equator), and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Recife in, and what is its UTC offset?
Recife operates on the America/Recife time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means that Recife is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Recife's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates -8.0539, -34.8811 in a maps application or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. The application will pinpoint the location, allowing for route planning or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.