Lilongwe, Malawi — GPS Coordinates
13° 58' 0.9" S, 33° 47' 14.1" E
| Country | Malawi |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,115,815 |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the central region of Malawi, Lilongwe serves as the capital city and is situated inland, near the Lilongwe River. It is approximately 300 kilometers from Lake Malawi, a significant geographical feature in the country.
The coordinates -13.9669, 33.7873 can be utilized for various practical purposes, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the city. Accurate coordinates help ensure precise navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Lilongwe
- Sunrise
- 06:04
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:39
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 35m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Blantyre
- Antipode
- 13.966920, -146.212750
- 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.
Lilongwe Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -13.966920, 33.787250
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°58'0.9"S 33°47'14.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°58.015'S 33°47.235'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 585030E 8455791N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kv808c7hg
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GRM2QMP+6WJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-13.966920,33.787250
Distances from Lilongwe
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata, Zambia | 128 km | 80 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Lichinga, Mozambique | 173 km | 108 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Mandimba, Mozambique | 205 km | 128 mi | ESE (102°) |
| Zomba | 228 km | 142 mi | SE (134°) |
| Blantyre | 241 km | 150 mi | SSE (147°) |
| Tete, Mozambique | 244 km | 152 mi | S (185°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Lilongwe?
The precise coordinates of Lilongwe are -13.9669 latitude and 33.7873 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is always listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, which operates on UTC+2. This means it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Lilongwe with a maps application?
To use the coordinates -13.9669, 33.7873 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide directions or location details based on the coordinates.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.