Ottawa, Canada — GPS Coordinates
45° 24' 40.2" N, 75° 41' 53.2" W
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,017,449 |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the eastern part of Canada, Ottawa is situated inland along the Ottawa River, which flows into the Saint Lawrence River. It serves as the capital city and is positioned in the province of Ontario, surrounded by natural landscapes and urban development.
The coordinates 45.4112, -75.6981 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These precise coordinates help in accurately locating points of interest within the city.
Geographic Facts About Ottawa
- Sunrise
- 05:57
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:21
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 24m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/Toronto
- Antipode
- -45.411170, 104.301880
- 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.
Ottawa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 45.411170, -75.698120
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 45°24'40.2"N 75°41'53.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 45°24.670'N 75°41.887'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 445372E 5028865N
- Geohash · base32 index
- f244m6y71
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87Q6C862+FQ6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:45.411170,-75.698120
Distances from Ottawa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa South | 2 km | 1 mi | SSE (158°) |
| Gatineau | 7 km | 5 mi | N (358°) |
| Gloucester | 8 km | 5 mi | SE (143°) |
| Nepean | 9 km | 5 mi | SSW (193°) |
| Orléans | 16 km | 10 mi | ENE (71°) |
| Kingston | 145 km | 90 mi | SSW (205°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Ottawa?
The precise coordinates of Ottawa are 45.4112° N latitude and -75.6981° W longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Ottawa in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours during Standard Time and -4 hours during Daylight Saving Time, typically observed from March to November.
How can I use Ottawa's coordinates with a maps app or navigation system?
To use Ottawa's coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter the coordinates 45.4112, -75.6981 into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location within the city.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.