Kanpur, India — GPS Coordinates
26° 27' 54.8" N, 80° 20' 59.1" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 2,823,249 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Located in northern India, Kanpur is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh, approximately 80 kilometers southwest of the city of Lucknow. The city lies inland, along the banks of the Ganges River, and serves as an important industrial and educational center in the region.
The coordinates 26.4652, 80.3498 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photographs. These precise coordinates help users navigate effectively using digital maps and navigation systems.
Geographic Facts About Kanpur
- Sunrise
- 05:38
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:52
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 13m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -26.465230, -99.650250
- 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.
Kanpur Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 26.465230, 80.349750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°27'54.8"N 80°20'59.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°27.914'N 80°20.985'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 435182E 2927371N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tu9ns3ugh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7MR2F88X+3WR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:26.465230,80.349750
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kanpur?
The precise coordinates of Kanpur, India are 26.4652° N latitude and 80.3498° E longitude. To read coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Kanpur in and what is its UTC offset?
Kanpur operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours. This means that the local time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation in Kanpur?
To use the coordinates 26.4652, 80.3498 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions to the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.