Dalian, China — GPS Coordinates
38° 54' 44.0" N, 121° 36' 8.0" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,913,879 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in northeastern China, Dalian is a major city in Liaoning Province, positioned on the coast of the Bohai Sea. It serves as a significant port and is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant economy, making it an important hub for trade and tourism.
The coordinates 38.9122, 121.6022 can be utilized for various practical purposes. Users can input these values into GPS devices or mapping applications for accurate driving directions, share them for drop-pin locations, or geotag photos taken in the area to enhance travel documentation.
Geographic Facts About Dalian
- Sunrise
- 05:03
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:57
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 54m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -38.912220, -58.397780
- 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.
Dalian Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 38.912220, 121.602220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 38°54'44.0"N 121°36'8.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 38°54.733'N 121°36.133'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 51N 378812E 4307964N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wwymr5u01
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8QC3WJ62+VVQ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:38.912220,121.602220
Distances from Dalian
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulandian | 62 km | 39 mi | NNE (30°) |
| Wafangdian | 86 km | 53 mi | NNE (24°) |
| Yantai | 160 km | 100 mi | S (185°) |
| Weihai | 162 km | 101 mi | SSE (164°) |
| Tianfu | 187 km | 117 mi | SSE (168°) |
| Shanhaiguan | 200 km | 124 mi | NW (308°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Dalian?
The precise coordinates for Dalian are 38.9122° N latitude and 121.6022° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Dalian in, and what does that mean for UTC?
Dalian is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means that Dalian is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in Dalian?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter 38.9122, 121.6022 into the search bar. This will provide you with directions to the location or help you find nearby points of interest.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.