Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
22° 54' 23.1" S, 43° 10' 56.0" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 6,747,815 |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the southeastern region of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a coastal city famous for its stunning beaches and mountainous landscapes. It lies near the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by Guanabara Bay, providing a unique geographical setting that attracts millions of visitors annually.
The coordinates -22.9064, -43.1822 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a precise drop-pin location with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. Inputting these coordinates into a GPS or maps application will help users navigate to specific destinations within the city.
Geographic Facts About Rio de Janeiro
- Sunrise
- 06:23
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:35
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 12m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Antipode
- 22.906420, 136.817770
- 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.
Rio de Janeiro Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -22.906420, -43.182230
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 22°54'23.1"S 43°10'56.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 22°54.385'S 43°10.934'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 23S 686438E 7465688N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 75cm9q58m
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 589R3RV9+C4J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-22.906420,-43.182230
Distances from Rio de Janeiro
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niterói | 8 km | 5 mi | ENE (72°) |
| Duque de Caxias | 19 km | 12 mi | NW (315°) |
| São João de Meriti | 23 km | 14 mi | WNW (300°) |
| Nilópolis | 26 km | 16 mi | WNW (295°) |
| Belford Roxo | 27 km | 17 mi | NW (305°) |
| Magé | 32 km | 20 mi | NNE (27°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Rio de Janeiro?
The precise coordinates of Rio de Janeiro are -22.9064 latitude and -43.1822 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours. This means the local time is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in Rio de Janeiro?
To use the coordinates -22.9064, -43.1822 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location in Rio de Janeiro for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.