Nairobi, Kenya — GPS Coordinates
1° 16' 60.0" S, 36° 49' 0.0" E
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,397,073 |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the south-central region of Kenya, Nairobi serves as the capital city and is situated inland, approximately 480 kilometers from the Indian Ocean coast. It lies at an elevation of about 1,795 meters above sea level and is near the Nairobi National Park, which is unique for being a wildlife reserve adjacent to a major city.
The coordinates -1.2833, 36.8167 can be useful for various applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. By inputting these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application, users can pinpoint Nairobi's exact location and navigate the surrounding areas effectively.
Geographic Facts About Nairobi
- Sunrise
- 06:37
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:41
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 04m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Nairobi
- Antipode
- 1.283330, -143.183330
- 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.
Nairobi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.283330, 36.816670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°16'60.0"S 36°49'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°17.000'S 36°49.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 257051E 9858050N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kzf0ty3h4
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GCRPR88+MM7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.283330,36.816670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Nairobi and how can I read them?
Nairobi is located at -1.2833 latitude and 36.8167 longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the equator), while the second number indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian). Negative latitude denotes a position in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the time zone of Nairobi and what UTC offset does it have?
Nairobi operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3. This means that Nairobi is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate to Nairobi using a maps app?
To navigate to Nairobi using a maps application, simply enter the coordinates -1.2833, 36.8167 into the search bar. Most mapping services will recognize the format and provide directions to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.