Antananarivo, Madagascar — GPS Coordinates
18° 54' 49.2" S, 47° 32' 10.1" E
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,349,501 |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the central highlands of Madagascar, Antananarivo lies approximately 1,480 meters above sea level. This inland city, positioned near the eastern escarpment, serves as the country's political and cultural hub, surrounded by lush landscapes and hills.
The coordinates -18.9137, 47.5361 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop pin for meeting locations, or geotagging photographs taken in the city. These precise coordinates ensure accurate navigation in digital mapping services.
Geographic Facts About Antananarivo
- Sunrise
- 06:16
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 17:37
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 11h 22m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Indian/Antananarivo
- Antipode
- 18.913680, -132.463870
- 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.
Antananarivo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -18.913680, 47.536130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 18°54'49.2"S 47°32'10.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 18°54.821'S 47°32.168'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38S 767134E 7906806N
- Geohash · base32 index
- mh9u3sygb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5HH93GPP+GFC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-18.913680,47.536130
Distances from Antananarivo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antsirabe | 118 km | 73 mi | SSW (206°) |
| Toamasina | 214 km | 133 mi | ENE (67°) |
| Fianarantsoa | 286 km | 178 mi | S (189°) |
| Mahajanga | 378 km | 235 mi | NNW (340°) |
| Toliara | 636 km | 395 mi | SW (218°) |
| Antsiranana | 757 km | 470 mi | NNE (15°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Antananarivo?
The precise coordinates of Antananarivo are -18.9137 latitude and 47.5361 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates latitude (south of the equator), while the second indicates longitude (east of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Antananarivo in?
Antananarivo is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Antananarivo in a maps app?
To use the coordinates -18.9137, 47.5361 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and provide you with directions or a visual map of the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.