Latitude and Longitude of Christmas Island
10° 25' 18.2" S, 105° 40' 44.8" E
Located in the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is part of the continent of Oceania. It sits in the Southern Hemisphere, approximately 350 kilometers south of Java, Indonesia, and is characterized by its rugged terrain and tropical forest. The geographic coordinates of Christmas Island are approximately -10.42 latitude and 105.68 longitude. Users may seek to look up coordinates for Christmas Island for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. It is also useful for time-zone planning, as the island follows a specific time zone that can impact travel and communication with neighboring regions.
Christmas Island Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -10.421720, 105.679120
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°25'18.2"S 105°40'44.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°25.303'S 105°40.747'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48S 574332E 8847880N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qq5hsyc1j
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5PX7HMHH+8J9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-10.421720,105.679120
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Christmas Island located, and how do I read its coordinates?
Christmas Island is situated in the continent of Oceania, specifically in the Indian Ocean. Its geographic coordinates are -10.42 latitude and 105.68 longitude, which indicate its position south of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Christmas Island based on its longitudinal span?
Christmas Island operates on Christmas Island Time (CXT), which is UTC+7. This time zone reflects its position within the longitudinal span of the island.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Christmas Island using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Christmas Island, you can use the interactive map features available on the country page. This allows you to explore various locations and their corresponding coordinates.