Xining, China — GPS Coordinates
36° 37' 31.9" N, 101° 45' 26.6" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,677,177 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, Xining is the capital city of Qinghai Province in China. It is situated inland, approximately 2,200 meters above sea level, making it a significant geographical feature within the region, surrounded by mountains and rivers.
The coordinates 36.6255, 101.7574 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location via a drop-pin, or geotagging photos. These coordinates help pinpoint Xining on mapping services for navigation and exploration purposes.
Geographic Facts About Xining
- Sunrise
- 06:26
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:13
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 47m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -36.625540, -78.242610
- 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.
Xining Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.625540, 101.757390
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°37'31.9"N 101°45'26.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°37.532'N 101°45.443'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 746567E 4056875N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wq827e3rp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8P83JQG4+6X6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.625540,101.757390
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Xining?
The precise coordinates for Xining are 36.6255° N latitude and 101.7574° E longitude. To read them, note that the first number represents the latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents the longitude (east-west position).
Which time zone is Xining in, and what is the UTC offset?
Xining 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 for navigation in Xining?
To use the coordinates 36.6255, 101.7574 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will help you locate Xining and provide directions from your current location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.