Datong, China — GPS Coordinates
40° 5' 37.0" N, 113° 17' 29.0" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,850,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in northern China, Datong is situated inland in Shanxi Province, approximately 300 kilometers from Beijing. It lies near the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau, a significant geographical feature known for its fertile soil and unique landscapes.
The coordinates 40.0936, 113.2914 can be used for various practical applications, including driving directions and sharing locations. Users can drop a pin in mapping applications or geotag photos to accurately document their experiences in this historic city.
Geographic Facts About Datong
- Sunrise
- 05:30
- local time, 6 August
- Sunset
- 19:37
- local time, 6 August
- Day length
- 14h 07m
- 6 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -40.093610, -66.708610
- 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.
Datong Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.093610, 113.291390
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°5'37.0"N 113°17'29.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°5.617'N 113°17.483'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 49N 695334E 4440663N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wx0s44b60
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8PGM37VR+CHR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.093610,113.291390
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Datong?
The precise coordinates of Datong are 40.0936° N latitude and 113.2914° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is always listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Datong in?
Datong is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means that it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Datong with a maps app?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, enter '40.0936, 113.2914' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Datong.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.