Visakhapatnam, India — GPS Coordinates
17° 40' 48.3" N, 83° 12' 5.8" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,063,178 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Situated on the southeastern coast of India, Visakhapatnam lies in the state of Andhra Pradesh, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. This port city is known for its significant role in maritime trade and is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats mountain range.
The coordinates 17.6801, 83.2016 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing your location with others, or geotagging photographs. Inputting these coordinates into a GPS-enabled device or mapping application allows for precise navigation in and around Visakhapatnam.
Geographic Facts About Visakhapatnam
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:28
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 49m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -17.680090, -96.798390
- 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.
Visakhapatnam Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 17.680090, 83.201610
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 17°40'48.3"N 83°12'5.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 17°40.805'N 83°12.097'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 733532E 1956156N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tg5ht699f
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7M95M6J2+2JQ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:17.680090,83.201610
Distances from Visakhapatnam
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gajuwaka | 3 km | 2 mi | NE (36°) |
| Rasapūdipalem | 13 km | 8 mi | ENE (64°) |
| Vizianagaram | 53 km | 33 mi | NNE (25°) |
| Srikakulam | 101 km | 63 mi | NE (47°) |
| Kākināda | 130 km | 81 mi | SW (232°) |
| Rajamahendravaram | 169 km | 105 mi | WSW (244°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Visakhapatnam?
The precise coordinates of Visakhapatnam are 17.6801° N latitude and 83.2016° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Visakhapatnam in?
Visakhapatnam operates on 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 (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Visakhapatnam in a navigation system?
To use the coordinates 17.6801, 83.2016 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 or a map view of the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.