Zigong, China — GPS Coordinates
29° 20' 29.8" N, 104° 46' 36.8" E
| Country | China |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,262,064 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in the southwestern part of China, Zigong lies in Sichuan Province, an inland area known for its rich cultural heritage and proximity to the Yangtze River. The city is recognized for its historical significance and is surrounded by mountainous terrain, contributing to its unique geographical setting.
The coordinates 29.3416, 104.7769 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a specific location with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. These coordinates help pinpoint Zigong on digital maps, enhancing navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Zigong
- Sunrise
- 06:26
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:48
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 22m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Shanghai
- Antipode
- -29.341620, -75.223110
- 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.
Zigong Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 29.341620, 104.776890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°20'29.8"N 104°46'36.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°20.497'N 104°46.613'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48N 478341E 3245856N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wm4wbm2pq
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PX68QRG+JQR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:29.341620,104.776890
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Zigong?
The precise coordinates for Zigong are 29.3416° N latitude and 104.7769° E longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates how far north or south a location is from the equator, while longitude shows its distance east or west from the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Zigong in and what is its UTC offset?
Zigong is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which operates at a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means that the local time is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Zigong with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 29.3416, 104.7769 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and provide you with directions or display the location on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.