Changsha, China — GPS Coordinates
28° 11' 55.5" N, 112° 58' 15.1" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 3,093,980 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in the central part of Hunan Province, Changsha is an inland city situated along the Xiang River. It is approximately 370 kilometers north of the capital city of Guangzhou and is surrounded by mountainous terrain, making it a significant cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates 28.1987, 112.9709 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photos for accurate location tracking.
Geographic Facts About Changsha
- Sunrise
- 05:56
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:13
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 17m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -28.198740, -67.029130
- 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.
Changsha Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 28.198740, 112.970870
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 28°11'55.5"N 112°58'15.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 28°11.924'N 112°58.252'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 49N 693445E 3120791N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wt026tqvs
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PWJ5XXC+F8X
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:28.198740,112.970870
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Changsha?
The precise coordinates for Changsha are 28.1987° N latitude and 112.9709° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Changsha in, and what is its UTC offset?
Changsha operates on China Standard Time, which is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This time zone has a UTC offset of +8 hours.
How can I use Changsha's coordinates in a maps application?
To use Changsha's coordinates in a maps application, simply input '28.1987, 112.9709' into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize this format and provide you with directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.