Bogotá, Colombia — GPS Coordinates
4° 36' 35.0" N, 74° 4' 54.3" W
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 7,674,366 |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located in the Andean region of Colombia, Bogotá is situated at an elevation of 2,640 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. It lies in the center of the country, surrounded by mountains and close to the Eastern Cordillera, contributing to its distinct climate and geography.
The coordinates 4.6097, -74.0817 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. Inputting these coordinates into mapping software will help users pinpoint specific areas within the city for navigation or exploration.
Geographic Facts About Bogotá
- Sunrise
- 05:54
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:11
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 17m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Bogota
- Antipode
- -4.609710, 105.918250
- 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.
Bogotá Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 4.609710, -74.081750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°36'35.0"N 74°4'54.3"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°36.583'N 74°4.905'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 601854E 509588N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d2g64ppmd
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 67P7JW59+V8J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:4.609710,-74.081750
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Bogotá?
The precise coordinates for Bogotá are 4.6097° N latitude and -74.0817° W longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude values indicate the position north or south of the equator, while longitude values indicate the position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá is in the America/Bogota time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates 4.6097, -74.0817 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Bogotá, allowing for accurate navigation or location sharing.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.