17° 58' 0.0" N, 102° 35' 60.0" E
Located in Southeast Asia, Laos is situated in the Northern Hemisphere and bordered by China to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar to the northwest. The country has an elongated shape, characterized by mountainous terrain and the Mekong River flowing along its western border. Individuals may seek coordinates for Laos for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the geographic layout can assist in time-zone planning and enhance travel experiences across this landlocked nation.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 17.966670 | 102.600000 | 196,731 |
| Savannakhet | 16.570300 | 104.762200 | 125,760 |
Laos is located in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, and it lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The geographic coordinates 17.97° N latitude and 102.60° E longitude indicate its position on the globe.
Laos operates on Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7. The longitudinal position at approximately 102.60° E places it well within this time zone, without observing daylight saving time.
You can pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Laos by using the coordinates provided on the country page. By entering specific latitude and longitude values into mapping applications, you can locate various urban and rural areas throughout the country.