Kingston, Jamaica — GPS Coordinates
17° 59' 49.3" N, 76° 47' 36.9" W
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 937,700 |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
The GPS coordinates of Kingston, Jamaica are 17.997020, -76.793580 in decimal degrees, which is 17° 59' 49.3" N, 76° 47' 36.9" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Kingston lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 937,700. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Kingston
- Sunrise
- 05:49
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:38
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 50m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Jamaica
- Antipode
- -17.997020, 103.206420
- 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.
Kingston 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
Distances from Kingston
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston | 2 km | 1 mi | NE (43°) |
| Portmore | 10 km | 6 mi | WSW (254°) |
| Spanish Town | 17 km | 11 mi | W (268°) |
| Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | 247 km | 154 mi | NNE (24°) |
| Palma Soriano, Cuba | 260 km | 162 mi | NNE (19°) |
| Manzanillo, Cuba | 263 km | 163 mi | N (353°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Kingston, Jamaica?
Kingston is located at latitude 17.997020 and longitude -76.793580 (17° 59' 49.3" N, 76° 47' 36.9" W).
What is the population of Kingston?
Kingston has an approximate population of 937,700.
What country is Kingston in?
Kingston is located in Jamaica, North America.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC−5 all year).
Which major city is closest to Kingston?
The nearest major city is New Kingston, about 2 km (1 miles) to the NE of Kingston.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.