Latitude and Longitude of Ethiopia
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.
Ethiopia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 9.024970, 38.746890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 9°1'29.9"N 38°44'48.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 9°1.498'N 38°44.813'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 472181E 997622N
- Geohash · base32 index
- scee3dyw7
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GXW2PFW+XQJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:9.024970,38.746890
Major Cities in Ethiopia
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Ethiopia located, and how do I read its coordinates?
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.
What is the time zone of Ethiopia and what is its longitudinal extent?
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.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Ethiopia using this page?
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.