Shanghai, China — GPS Coordinates
31° 13' 20.0" N, 121° 27' 29.0" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 24,874,500 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located on the eastern coast of China, Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River, making it a significant port city. It is situated in the eastern part of the country, within the Yangtze River Delta region, and serves as a major financial and cultural hub in Asia.
The coordinates 31.2222, 121.4581 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise figures can help users navigate to specific locations or landmarks in Shanghai effectively.
Geographic Facts About Shanghai
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:44
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 27m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -31.222220, -58.541940
- 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.
Shanghai Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.222220, 121.458060
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°13'20.0"N 121°27'29.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°13.333'N 121°27.484'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 51N 353131E 3455254N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wtw3egg49
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8Q336FC5+V6M
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.222220,121.458060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Shanghai?
The precise coordinates of Shanghai are 31.2222° N latitude and 121.4581° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Shanghai in and what is its UTC offset?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Shanghai with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 31.2222, 121.4581 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize these coordinates and provide directions to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.