Guangzhou, China — GPS Coordinates
23° 7' 0.0" N, 113° 15' 0.0" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 16,096,724 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in southern China, Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province and lies near the Pearl River Delta, making it a key coastal city. It is situated approximately 120 kilometers northwest of Hong Kong and is known for its significant role in trade and commerce within the region.
The coordinates 23.1167, 113.2500 can be used for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. Utilizing these coordinates helps pinpoint exact locations and enhances navigation accuracy.
Geographic Facts About Guangzhou
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:05
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 03m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -23.116670, -66.750000
- 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.
Guangzhou Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 23.116670, 113.250000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 23°7'0.0"N 113°15'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 23°7.000'N 113°15.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 49N 730426E 2558212N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ws0e9060k
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PMM4782+M26
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:23.116670,113.250000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Guangzhou?
The precise coordinates of Guangzhou are 23.1167° N latitude and 113.2500° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Guangzhou in?
Guangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Guangzhou in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '23.1167, 113.2500' into the search bar. This should direct you to the specific location within Guangzhou.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.