Beijing, China — GPS Coordinates
39° 54' 27.0" N, 116° 23' 50.0" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 18,960,744 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in northern China, Beijing is positioned at 39.9075° N latitude and 116.3972° E longitude. It is situated inland, approximately 150 kilometers from the Bohai Sea, and serves as the political, cultural, and educational center of the country.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the city. Entering these coordinates into a mapping service will provide precise navigation assistance.
Geographic Facts About Beijing
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:21
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 00m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -39.907500, -63.602770
- 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.
Beijing Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 39.907500, 116.397230
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 39°54'27.0"N 116°23'50.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 39°54.450'N 116°23.834'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 448478E 4417665N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wx4g08vyh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8PFRW95W+2V5
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:39.907500,116.397230
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Beijing?
The coordinates for Beijing are 39.9075° N latitude and 116.3972° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, note that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Beijing in, and what is its UTC offset?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means that the local time is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Beijing in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps application, simply enter '39.9075, 116.3972' into the search bar. This will pinpoint the exact location in Beijing, allowing for navigation or exploration of nearby areas.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.