Paris, France — GPS Coordinates
48° 51' 12.3" N, 2° 20' 55.7" E
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 2,138,551 |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
Located in the north-central part of France, Paris is situated along the Seine River, approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the nearest coastal area of the English Channel. It serves as the capital city and a major cultural, economic, and political center of the country.
The coordinates 48.8534, 2.3488 can be utilized for various practical purposes. They can be used for driving directions, pinpointing locations for drop-pin sharing, or geotagging photos to accurately record where they were taken.
Geographic Facts About Paris
- Sunrise
- 06:37
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 21:17
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 40m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Paris
- Antipode
- -48.853410, -177.651200
- 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.
Paris 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
Distances from Paris
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 11e Arrondissement | 2 km | 1 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Paris 13e Arrondissement | 3 km | 2 mi | SSE (165°) |
| Paris 12e Arrondissement | 7 km | 4 mi | ESE (108°) |
| Montreuil | 7 km | 4 mi | E (80°) |
| Boulogne-Billancourt | 8 km | 5 mi | WSW (256°) |
| Argenteuil | 13 km | 8 mi | NW (325°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Paris?
The precise GPS coordinates for Paris are 48.8534° N latitude and 2.3488° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position), and the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Paris in and what is its UTC offset?
Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour during standard time and +2 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '48.8534, 2.3488' into the search bar or coordinates field to locate Paris directly.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.