9° 1' 29.9" N, 38° 44' 48.8" E
Located in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is positioned in the eastern part of the continent, straddling the equator. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. The geographic centroid of Ethiopia is approximately 9.02° N latitude and 38.75° E longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere. Individuals may seek out coordinates for Ethiopia for various reasons, including use in geocoding applications, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding the precise location is also essential for time-zone planning, as Ethiopia operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3, without Daylight Saving Time adjustments.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 9.024970 | 38.746890 | 3,860,000 |
| Jijiga | 9.350000 | 42.800000 | 483,000 |
| Gonder | 12.600000 | 37.466670 | 466,000 |
| Mek'ele | 13.496670 | 39.475280 | 457,900 |
| Nazrēt | 8.550000 | 39.266670 | 456,900 |
| Warder | 6.974440 | 45.340830 | 450,400 |
| Awasa | 7.062050 | 38.476350 | 422,200 |
| Bahir Dar | 11.593640 | 37.390770 | 350,000 |
| Dire Dawa | 9.593060 | 41.866110 | 343,000 |
| Dessie | 11.133330 | 39.633330 | 270,400 |
| Jimma | 7.673440 | 36.834410 | 250,900 |
| Shashamane | 7.200000 | 38.600000 | 208,400 |
| Bishoftu | 8.752250 | 38.978460 | 207,400 |
| Sodo | 6.860000 | 37.761590 | 204,100 |
| Arba Minch | 6.033330 | 37.550000 | 201,000 |
| Hosa’ina | 7.549780 | 37.853740 | 188,200 |
| Dīla | 6.416670 | 38.316670 | 158,800 |
| Harar | 9.313870 | 42.118150 | 157,000 |
| Nek’emtē | 9.083330 | 36.550000 | 156,000 |
| Ārabī | 9.962780 | 42.492780 | 148,933 |
Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa, on the continent of Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 9.02° N latitude and 38.75° E longitude. Latitude is read first, indicating its position north or south of the Equator, followed by longitude, which indicates its position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Ethiopia operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. The country spans several degrees of longitude, roughly from 33° E to 48° E, which influences local time in relation to other regions.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Ethiopia, you can use the latitude and longitude coordinates provided on the country page. By entering specific coordinates into a mapping tool or GPS application, you can locate various urban areas and notable regions.