Makassar, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
5° 8' 55.0" S, 119° 25' 55.0" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,423,877 |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in the southeastern part of Indonesia, Makassar is the largest city on Sulawesi Island, positioned along the coast of the Makassar Strait. It serves as a vital economic and cultural hub, with its strategic location facilitating trade and transportation in the region.
The coordinates -5.1486, 119.4319 can be utilized for various practical applications. They enable users to obtain precise driving directions, share drop pins with others, or geotag photographs taken in the area, enhancing navigation and location sharing.
Geographic Facts About Makassar
- Sunrise
- 06:11
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:06
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 55m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Makassar
- Antipode
- 5.148610, -60.568060
- 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.
Makassar Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -5.148610, 119.431940
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°8'55.0"S 119°25'55.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°8.917'S 119°25.916'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50S 769610E 9430395N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qxhftwxxj
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6P6XVC2J+HQ4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-5.148610,119.431940
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Makassar?
The precise coordinates of Makassar are -5.1486 latitude and 119.4319 longitude. When reading these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second number represents longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What is the time zone of Makassar and its UTC offset?
Makassar is in the Asia/Makassar time zone, which has a UTC offset of +8 hours. This means that local time in Makassar is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Makassar in a maps application?
To use the coordinates -5.1486, 119.4319 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar of the app. Most navigation systems will automatically recognize the format and provide directions or display the location on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.