Palembang, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
2° 55' 0.2" S, 104° 44' 44.9" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,668,848 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located in the southern part of Sumatra Island, Palembang is situated along the Musi River and is one of Indonesia's major cities. It is approximately 250 kilometers from the Indian Ocean and serves as a vital economic and cultural hub in the region.
The coordinates -2.9167, 104.7458 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a location with others, or geotagging photos. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping services to find precise locations within Palembang.
Geographic Facts About Palembang
- Sunrise
- 06:07
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:08
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 00m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Jakarta
- Antipode
- 2.916730, -75.254200
- 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.
Palembang Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -2.916730, 104.745800
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 2°55'0.2"S 104°44'44.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 2°55.004'S 104°44.748'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48S 471750E 9677608N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qr6rrt18f
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6P963PMW+883
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-2.916730,104.745800
Distances from Palembang
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabumulih | 81 km | 50 mi | SW (225°) |
| Baturaja | 149 km | 93 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Pangkalpinang | 175 km | 109 mi | ENE (60°) |
| Jambi City | 193 km | 120 mi | NW (319°) |
| Sungailiat | 193 km | 120 mi | NE (52°) |
| Lubuklinggau | 213 km | 133 mi | WSW (259°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Palembang?
Palembang is located at -2.9167 latitude and 104.7458 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Palembang in?
Palembang operates on Asia/Jakarta time zone, which has a UTC offset of +7 hours.
How can I use the coordinates in a mapping application?
To use the coordinates -2.9167, 104.7458, enter them directly into the search bar of your preferred maps app or navigation system to find the location in Palembang.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.