Latitude and Longitude of France
48° 51' 12.3" N, 2° 20' 55.7" E
Located in Western Europe, France is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere and shares borders with several countries including Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Monaco. Its geographic centroid is approximately at 48.85° N latitude and 2.35° E longitude, giving it a generally hexagonal shape. Individuals may seek out coordinates in France for various purposes, such as utilizing geocoding applications, enhancing navigation systems, or conducting mapping projects. Understanding the country's coordinates is also vital for time zone planning, as France operates under Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).
France Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 48.853410, 2.348800
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 48°51'12.3"N 2°20'55.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 48°51.205'N 2°20.928'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 452230E 5411365N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u09tvmqre
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8FW4V83X+9G7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:48.853410,2.348800
Major Cities in France
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 48.853410 | 2.348800 | 2,138,551 |
| Marseille | 43.296950 | 5.381070 | 877,215 |
| Lyon | 45.749060 | 4.847890 | 520,774 |
| Toulouse | 43.604260 | 1.443670 | 511,684 |
| Nice | 43.703130 | 7.266080 | 342,669 |
| Nantes | 47.217250 | -1.553360 | 325,070 |
| Marne La Vallée | 48.835840 | 2.642410 | 318,325 |
| Strasbourg | 48.583920 | 7.745530 | 274,845 |
| Bordeaux | 44.841240 | -0.580460 | 265,328 |
| Montpellier | 43.610930 | 3.876350 | 248,252 |
| Lille | 50.633910 | 3.055120 | 238,695 |
| Rennes | 48.111090 | -1.674310 | 227,830 |
| Reims | 49.265260 | 4.028530 | 196,565 |
| Le Havre | 49.493460 | 0.107850 | 185,972 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 49.038940 | 2.078050 | 183,430 |
| Paris 13e Arrondissement | 48.826200 | 2.359860 | 177,833 |
| Saint-Étienne | 45.433890 | 4.390000 | 176,280 |
| Toulon | 43.124420 | 5.928360 | 168,701 |
| Angers | 47.471560 | -0.552020 | 168,279 |
| Dijon | 47.313440 | 5.013910 | 159,941 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is France located in and how can I read its coordinates?
France is situated in Europe. Its coordinates are read in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the geographic centroid being approximately 48.85° N (latitude) and 2.35° E (longitude).
What time zone does France operate in and how does its longitude affect this?
France primarily operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position influences the local time observed throughout the country.
How can I find specific cities or regions within France using the country page?
You can pinpoint cities or sub-regions within France by entering their names or coordinates in the search function on the country page. This will yield precise geographic locations and additional information about those areas.