Pekanbaru, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
0° 31' 0.0" N, 101° 26' 30.0" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,085,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located on the eastern coast of Sumatra, Pekanbaru serves as the capital of Riau Province in Indonesia. It is situated near the Siak River and is known for its strategic position as a trade and economic center in the region.
The coordinates 0.5167, 101.4417 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise coordinates facilitate easy navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Pekanbaru
- Sunrise
- 06:17
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:25
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 08m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Jakarta
- Antipode
- -0.516670, -78.558330
- 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.
Pekanbaru Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 0.516670, 101.441670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 0°31'0.0"N 101°26'30.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 0°31.000'N 101°26.500'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 771769E 57160N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w204uq59f
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PG3GC8R+MM7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:0.516670,101.441670
Distances from Pekanbaru
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payakumbuh | 121 km | 75 mi | SW (228°) |
| Dumai | 128 km | 79 mi | N (0°) |
| Bukittinggi | 150 km | 93 mi | SW (232°) |
| Padang | 203 km | 126 mi | SW (217°) |
| Malacca, Malaysia | 207 km | 128 mi | NNE (25°) |
| Muar, Malaysia | 211 km | 131 mi | NE (36°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Pekanbaru?
The coordinates for Pekanbaru are 0.5167° N latitude and 101.4417° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is always listed first, followed by longitude.
What is the time zone of Pekanbaru and its UTC offset?
Pekanbaru is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which has a UTC offset of +7 hours. This means that it is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Pekanbaru in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them as '0.5167, 101.4417' in the search bar. This will pinpoint Pekanbaru on the map, enabling you to get directions or explore the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.