Salvador, Brazil — GPS Coordinates
12° 58' 32.3" S, 38° 29' 27.5" W
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,711,840 |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the northeastern part of Brazil, Salvador is situated on the country's Atlantic coast, along the Bay of All Saints. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, making it a significant city in the Bahia state.
The coordinates -12.9756, -38.4910 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others, or geotagging photos. Inputting these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will direct you to Salvador's exact location.
Geographic Facts About Salvador
- Sunrise
- 05:52
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:29
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 37m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Bahia
- Antipode
- 12.975630, 141.509040
- 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.
Salvador Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -12.975630, -38.490960
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°58'32.3"S 38°29'27.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°58.538'S 38°29.458'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 24S 555207E 8565504N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 7jswhjger
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 59V32GF5+PJV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-12.975630,-38.490960
Distances from Salvador
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauro de Freitas | 20 km | 12 mi | ENE (63°) |
| Simões Filho | 23 km | 14 mi | NNE (24°) |
| Camaçari | 36 km | 22 mi | NNE (30°) |
| Santo Antônio de Jesus | 83 km | 52 mi | W (270°) |
| Alagoinhas | 94 km | 58 mi | N (5°) |
| Feira de Santana | 94 km | 59 mi | NNW (327°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Salvador?
The precise coordinates for Salvador, Brazil are -12.9756 latitude and -38.4910 longitude. To read coordinates, note that the first number indicates latitude and the second indicates longitude.
What time zone is Salvador in?
Salvador operates in the America/Bahia time zone, which has a UTC offset of -3 hours.
How can I use the coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -12.9756, -38.4910 into the search bar, and the app will pinpoint Salvador's location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.