Kolkata, India — GPS Coordinates
22° 33' 45.5" N, 88° 21' 46.9" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,631,392 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Situated in eastern India, Kolkata lies in the state of West Bengal, close to the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and not far from the Bay of Bengal. This major metropolitan area is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance in the region.
The coordinates 22.5626, 88.3630 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop pin with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. By entering these coordinates into a GPS-enabled device, users can easily navigate to specific locations within Kolkata.
Geographic Facts About Kolkata
- Sunrise
- 05:12
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:14
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 02m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -22.562630, -91.636960
- 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.
Kolkata Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 22.562630, 88.363040
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 22°33'45.5"N 88°21'46.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 22°33.758'N 88°21.782'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 45N 640142E 2495744N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tunb6g2hb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7MJCH977+363
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:22.562630,88.363040
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kolkata?
The precise coordinates of Kolkata are 22.5626° N latitude and 88.3630° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the Equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
Which time zone is Kolkata in?
Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours. This means that Kolkata is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use these coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 22.5626, 88.3630 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems and mapping apps will recognize the format and provide you with directions or details 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.