Latitude and Longitude of Italy
41° 53' 30.9" N, 12° 30' 40.8" E
Located in Southern Europe, Italy lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere. It is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north, and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, south, and east. The geographic centroid of Italy is approximately 41.89° N latitude and 12.51° E longitude, reflecting its elongated boot-like shape. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Italy for various purposes, such as using geocoding applications, navigation aids, or mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and understanding geographical relationships between cities and regions within the country.
Italy Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 41.891930, 12.511330
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 41°53'30.9"N 12°30'40.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 41°53.516'N 12°30.680'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33N 293539E 4640772N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sr2ykdnqp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8FHJVGR6+QGG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:41.891930,12.511330
Major Cities in Italy
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 41.891930 | 12.511330 | 2,318,895 |
| Milan | 45.464270 | 9.189510 | 1,371,498 |
| Naples | 40.852160 | 14.268110 | 909,048 |
| Turin | 45.070490 | 7.686820 | 847,287 |
| Palermo | 38.116600 | 13.363600 | 648,260 |
| Genoa | 44.404780 | 8.944390 | 580,097 |
| Bologna | 44.493810 | 11.338750 | 394,843 |
| Florence | 43.779250 | 11.246260 | 367,150 |
| Bari | 41.120660 | 16.869820 | 316,491 |
| Catania | 37.492230 | 15.070410 | 311,584 |
| Verona | 45.438540 | 10.993800 | 258,031 |
| Messina | 38.193940 | 15.552560 | 219,948 |
| Trieste | 45.649530 | 13.776780 | 204,338 |
| Padova | 45.407970 | 11.885860 | 203,725 |
| Brescia | 45.535580 | 10.214720 | 200,423 |
| Taranto | 40.464380 | 17.247070 | 198,585 |
| Parma | 44.799350 | 10.326180 | 198,292 |
| Prato | 43.880500 | 11.096990 | 195,089 |
| Modena | 44.647830 | 10.925390 | 184,732 |
| Reggio Calabria | 38.110470 | 15.661290 | 182,455 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Italy located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Italy is situated in Southern Europe. Its coordinates, 41.89° N latitude and 12.51° E longitude, indicate its position in the Northern Hemisphere and its relative location in the eastern part of the continent.
What is the time zone of Italy and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Italy operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Its longitudinal span allows for a relatively consistent time zone throughout the country.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Italy using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Italy, you can enter specific coordinates or search for well-known cities in the search function available on the country page.