Jakarta, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
6° 12' 52.6" S, 106° 50' 42.5" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 8,540,121 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located on the northwest coast of Java, Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, situated near the Java Sea. It serves as the economic, cultural, and political center of the country, featuring a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic sites.
The coordinates -6.2146, 106.8451 can be used for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pin, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or maps application will help pinpoint Jakarta's exact location for navigation purposes.
Geographic Facts About Jakarta
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:55
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 53m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Jakarta
- Antipode
- 6.214620, -73.154870
- 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.
Jakarta Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -6.214620, 106.845130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°12'52.6"S 106°50'42.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°12.877'S 106°50.708'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48S 704153E 9312715N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qqguxkdjp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6P58QRPW+532
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-6.214620,106.845130
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Jakarta?
Jakarta is located at -6.2146 latitude and 106.8451 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north/south) and the second number represents longitude (east/west).
What time zone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta operates in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7. This means it is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Jakarta's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates -6.2146, 106.8451 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to Jakarta's location, allowing for navigation or location sharing.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.