Longyan, China — GPS Coordinates
25° 4' 29.5" N, 117° 1' 3.9" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,025,087 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Situated in the southeastern part of China, Longyan lies inland within Fujian Province, surrounded by mountainous terrain and forests. It is approximately 200 kilometers from the Taiwan Strait, making it a significant point in the region's geography.
The provided coordinates (25.0749, 117.0178) can be utilized for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photos. This functionality aids in navigation and enhances the overall experience of exploring Longyan.
Geographic Facts About Longyan
- Sunrise
- 05:43
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:54
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 13h 11m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -25.074850, -62.982250
- 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.
Longyan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 25.074850, 117.017750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°4'29.5"N 117°1'3.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°4.491'N 117°1.065'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 501790E 2773236N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ws7nwu9xx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PQV32F9+W4R
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:25.074850,117.017750
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Longyan, and how can I read them?
The coordinates for Longyan, China are 25.0749° N latitude and 117.0178° E longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Which time zone is Longyan in, and what is its UTC offset?
Longyan 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 (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Longyan with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates 25.0749, 117.0178 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems accept coordinates in this format, allowing you to find the location or set it as your destination.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.