Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — GPS Coordinates
9° 1' 29.9" N, 38° 44' 48.8" E
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 3,860,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the central part of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa serves as the nation's capital and is situated on a plateau at an elevation of approximately 2,355 meters above sea level. The city is inland and surrounded by hills and mountains, playing a significant role in the country’s political and cultural landscape.
The coordinates 9.0250, 38.7469 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop pin for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates help pinpoint exact locations within the city for navigation purposes.
Geographic Facts About Addis Ababa
- Sunrise
- 06:18
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:45
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 28m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Antipode
- -9.024970, -141.253110
- 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.
Addis Ababa 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Addis Ababa?
The GPS coordinates for Addis Ababa are 9.0250° N latitude and 38.7469° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second number indicates the longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Addis Ababa in and what is its UTC offset?
Addis Ababa is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which operates on East Africa Time (EAT). This time zone has a UTC offset of +3 hours.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in Addis Ababa?
To use the coordinates 9.0250, 38.7469 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Many apps will automatically recognize the format and provide directions or information about nearby locations.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.