Latitude and Longitude of Hong Kong
22° 16' 42.0" N, 114° 10' 28.9" E
Located in East Asia, Hong Kong is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by the South China Sea to the south and adjacent to Guangdong Province in mainland China to the north. The geographic centroid of Hong Kong is approximately 22.28° N latitude and 114.17° E longitude, representing its position within the Asian continent. Individuals may seek the coordinates of Hong Kong for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Understanding the geographic location is essential for time-zone planning and regional analysis, given its significance as a major global financial hub.
Hong Kong Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 22.278320, 114.174690
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 22°16'42.0"N 114°10'28.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 22°16.699'N 114°10.481'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 208857E 2466356N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wecnwpekx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7PJP75HF+8VG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:22.278320,114.174690
Major Cities in Hong Kong
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 22.278320 | 114.174690 | 7,396,076 |
| New Territories | 22.424410 | 114.110950 | 3,984,077 |
| Kowloon | 22.316670 | 114.183330 | 2,232,339 |
| Hong Kong Island | 22.263020 | 114.184190 | 1,195,529 |
| Victoria | 22.287500 | 114.144170 | 956,800 |
| Tuen Mun | 22.391750 | 113.971570 | 507,900 |
| Sha Tin | 22.383330 | 114.183330 | 495,200 |
| Sham Shui Po | 22.330230 | 114.159450 | 431,090 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 22.350000 | 114.183330 | 425,235 |
| Kowloon City | 22.330470 | 114.192220 | 418,732 |
| Tseung Kwan O | 22.327890 | 114.249920 | 412,900 |
| Kwai Chung | 22.368280 | 114.138770 | 331,600 |
| Tsuen Wan | 22.371370 | 114.113290 | 318,916 |
| Tin Shui Wai | 22.456790 | 114.002340 | 282,400 |
| Tai Po | 22.450070 | 114.168770 | 274,100 |
| Fanling | 22.494870 | 114.139490 | 263,200 |
| Ma On Shan | 22.406130 | 114.240790 | 215,200 |
| Yuen Long San Hui | 22.433330 | 114.033330 | 200,000 |
| Yuen Long | 22.445180 | 114.026210 | 200,000 |
| Kowloon City Centre | 22.329790 | 114.188890 | 194,290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is Hong Kong located in and how are its coordinates formatted?
Hong Kong is located in Asia. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the approximate values being 22.28° N for latitude and 114.17° E for longitude.
What is the time zone of Hong Kong and how does its longitude affect it?
Hong Kong operates on Hong Kong Standard Time, which is UTC+8. Its longitudinal position at approximately 114.17° E aligns it with this time zone, making it 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I find specific cities or districts within Hong Kong using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Hong Kong, you can use the coordinates provided on the country page to search for specific locations. This allows for detailed mapping and navigation within the various districts.