Xiamen, China — GPS Coordinates
24° 28' 47.2" N, 118° 4' 54.7" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,617,251 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located on the southeastern coast of China, Xiamen is a major city in Fujian Province, facing the Taiwan Strait. Its coastal position makes it a significant economic and cultural hub, known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant maritime activities.
The coordinates 24.4798, 118.0819 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Accurate coordinates enhance navigation and help locate specific points of interest in Xiamen.
Geographic Facts About Xiamen
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:47
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 07m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -24.479790, -61.918130
- 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.
Xiamen Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 24.479790, 118.081870
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 24°28'47.2"N 118°4'54.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 24°28.787'N 118°4.912'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 609631E 2707777N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ws7gr02t4
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PPWF3HJ+WP9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:24.479790,118.081870
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Xiamen?
Xiamen is located at 24.4798° N latitude and 118.0819° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south), while the second indicates longitude (east-west).
Which time zone is Xiamen in and what is its UTC offset?
Xiamen operates 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 for navigation in Xiamen?
To use the coordinates 24.4798, 118.0819 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Xiamen.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.