Latitude and Longitude of Jamaica
17° 59' 49.3" N, 76° 47' 36.9" W
Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is part of North America and lies in the Western Hemisphere. It is situated to the south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, exhibiting an elongated shape that extends approximately 146 miles from east to west. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Jamaica for various practical purposes such as using geocoding applications, planning travel routes, or conducting mapping projects. Additionally, accurate coordinate information is essential for understanding time zones and regional navigation within the island.
Jamaica Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 17.997020, -76.793580
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 17°59'49.3"N 76°47'36.9"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 17°59.821'N 76°47.615'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 310098E 1990774N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d71qks285
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7795X6W4+RH3
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:17.997020,-76.793580
Major Cities in Jamaica
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 17.997020 | -76.793580 | 937,700 |
| New Kingston | 18.007470 | -76.783190 | 583,958 |
| Spanish Town | 17.991070 | -76.957420 | 145,018 |
| Portmore | 17.971020 | -76.886910 | 102,861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Jamaica located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Jamaica is located in North America, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 18.00° N latitude and 76.79° W longitude, which can be read as 18 degrees north of the equator and 76.79 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Jamaica's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Jamaica operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, meaning its time zone remains consistent throughout the year.
How can I locate specific cities or regions within Jamaica using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Jamaica, you can use the coordinate search feature on the country page, entering specific latitude and longitude values associated with the desired location.