N'Djamena, Chad — GPS Coordinates
12° 6' 24.2" N, 15° 2' 39.8" E
| Country | Chad |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,359,526 |
| Timezone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the southwestern part of Chad, N'Djamena is the capital city situated near the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers, making it an important inland urban center. This location places it in the Sahelian region, characterized by a semi-arid climate and proximity to neighboring countries like Cameroon and Nigeria.
The coordinates 12.1067, 15.0444 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will help you navigate to N'Djamena efficiently.
Geographic Facts About N'Djamena
- Sunrise
- 05:49
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:24
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 35m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Ndjamena
- Antipode
- -12.106720, -164.955600
- 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.
N'Djamena Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 12.106720, 15.044400
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°6'24.2"N 15°2'39.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°6.403'N 15°2.664'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33N 504831E 1338355N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s64sy7fyz
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7F4Q424V+MQJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:12.106720,15.044400
Distances from N'Djamena
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kousséri, Cameroon | 4 km | 2 mi | SSW (204°) |
| Bama, Nigeria | 161 km | 100 mi | WSW (246°) |
| Maroua, Cameroon | 186 km | 116 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Maiduguri, Nigeria | 207 km | 129 mi | W (262°) |
| Mubi, Nigeria | 282 km | 175 mi | SW (224°) |
| Moundou | 409 km | 254 mi | SSE (164°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of N'Djamena?
The precise coordinates of N'Djamena are 12.1067° N latitude and 15.0444° E longitude. To read GPS coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is N'Djamena in, and what is its UTC offset?
N'Djamena operates on Africa/Ndjamena time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of N'Djamena with a maps app?
You can enter the coordinates 12.1067, 15.0444 directly into a maps application or GPS navigation system. This will provide you with a precise location and directions to N'Djamena.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.