Dhanbad, India — GPS Coordinates
23° 47' 51.3" N, 86° 25' 47.7" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,196,214 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Located in the eastern part of India, Dhanbad is situated in the state of Jharkhand, known for its coal mining industry. The city lies inland, approximately 150 kilometers from the state capital, Ranchi, and is surrounded by significant natural features, including the Damodar River.
The geographic coordinates of Dhanbad, 23.7976° N latitude and 86.4299° E longitude, can be used for various practical applications. These coordinates can assist in obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meet-up locations, or geotagging photos taken in this region.
Geographic Facts About Dhanbad
- Sunrise
- 05:19
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 18:22
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 13h 03m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -23.797590, -93.570080
- 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.
Dhanbad Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 23.797590, 86.429920
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 23°47'51.3"N 86°25'47.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 23°47.855'N 86°25.795'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 45N 441926E 2631934N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tujrqu0r5
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7MM8QCXH+2XM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:23.797590,86.429920
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Dhanbad, and how can I read them?
Dhanbad is located at 23.7976° N latitude and 86.4299° E longitude. The latitude indicates its position north of the equator, while the longitude specifies its position east of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Dhanbad in, and what is its UTC offset?
Dhanbad is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30. This means it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Dhanbad with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates in a maps app, simply enter '23.7976, 86.4299' into the search bar. This will pinpoint the exact location in Dhanbad, allowing for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.