Chennai, India — GPS Coordinates
13° 5' 16.2" N, 80° 16' 42.5" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,681,087 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Located in the southern part of India, Chennai is situated on the southeastern coast along the Bay of Bengal. It serves as the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is a significant cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates 13.0878, 80.2785 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop-pin location with friends, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates pinpoint a specific location within Chennai, facilitating accurate navigation and local exploration.
Geographic Facts About Chennai
- Sunrise
- 05:56
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:34
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -13.087840, -99.721530
- 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.
Chennai Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.087840, 80.278470
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°5'16.2"N 80°16'42.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°5.270'N 80°16.708'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 421782E 1446961N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tf346y8fp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7M5237QH+49Q
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.087840,80.278470
Distances from Chennai
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiruvottiyūr | 8 km | 5 mi | NNE (18°) |
| Madhavaram | 8 km | 5 mi | NW (323°) |
| Alandur | 12 km | 8 mi | SW (220°) |
| Ambattur | 13 km | 8 mi | W (275°) |
| Avadi | 19 km | 12 mi | W (279°) |
| Pallāvaram | 19 km | 12 mi | SW (226°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Chennai?
Chennai is located at the coordinates 13.0878° N latitude and 80.2785° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north/south) and the second represents longitude (east/west).
Which time zone is Chennai in and what is its UTC offset?
Chennai operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours. This means that it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Chennai in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 13.0878, 80.2785 in a maps app or navigation system, simply input them into the search bar. Many applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.