Douala, Cameroon — GPS Coordinates
4° 2' 53.8" N, 9° 42' 15.4" E
| Country | Cameroon |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,338,082 |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the Littoral Region of Cameroon, Douala is a coastal city situated along the Wouri River estuary, making it an important economic hub. This city lies in the southwestern part of the country and serves as a gateway to the Atlantic Ocean, playing a crucial role in trade and commerce.
The coordinates 4.0483, 9.7043 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as driving directions, sharing a drop pin with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Inputting these coordinates into mapping software can help users navigate efficiently to specific locations within Douala.
Geographic Facts About Douala
- Sunrise
- 06:19
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:35
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 16m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Douala
- Antipode
- -4.048270, -170.295720
- 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.
Douala Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 4.048270, 9.704280
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°2'53.8"N 9°42'15.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°2.896'N 9°42.257'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 578176E 447497N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s0wzhbfqy
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FPF2PX3+8P2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:4.048270,9.704280
Distances from Douala
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | 53 km | 33 mi | WNW (283°) |
| Edéa | 55 km | 34 mi | ESE (120°) |
| Limbe | 55 km | 34 mi | W (267°) |
| Kumba | 71 km | 44 mi | NNW (336°) |
| Nkongsamba | 104 km | 65 mi | NNE (15°) |
| Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 107 km | 67 mi | WSW (252°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Douala?
The precise coordinates for Douala are 4.0483° N latitude and 9.7043° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents the latitude (north-south) and the second number the longitude (east-west).
What time zone is Douala in, and what is its UTC offset?
Douala is in the Africa/Douala time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour. This means that Douala is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in Douala?
To use the coordinates 4.0483, 9.7043 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide you with a route to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.