Latitude and Longitude of Malaysia
3° 8' 28.3" N, 101° 41' 11.5" E
Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is positioned in both the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. It shares borders with Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south, and Brunei to the east. The country comprises two main regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea. Coordinates are essential for various applications in Malaysia, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding Malaysia's geographic location can aid in time-zone planning and enhance the accuracy of location-based services.
Malaysia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 3.141200, 101.686530
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 3°8'28.3"N 101°41'11.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 3°8.472'N 101°41.192'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 798607E 347584N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w283cgvfg
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PM34MRP+FJJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:3.141200,101.686530
Major Cities in Malaysia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3.141200 | 101.686530 | 1,453,975 |
| Johor Bahru | 1.465500 | 103.757800 | 858,118 |
| Kampung Baru Subang | 3.150000 | 101.533330 | 833,571 |
| Petaling Jaya | 3.107260 | 101.606710 | 807,879 |
| Ipoh | 4.584100 | 101.082900 | 759,952 |
| Shah Alam | 3.085070 | 101.532810 | 740,750 |
| Subang Jaya | 3.043840 | 101.580620 | 708,296 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 3.217270 | 101.560800 | 607,000 |
| Pelentong | 1.524300 | 103.824000 | 583,640 |
| Malacca | 2.196000 | 102.240500 | 579,000 |
| Iskandar Puteri | 1.393240 | 103.623220 | 575,977 |
| Kota Bharu | 6.123610 | 102.243330 | 568,900 |
| Kuantan | 3.807700 | 103.326000 | 548,014 |
| Kota Kuala Muda | 5.588220 | 100.370850 | 544,984 |
| Sungai Petani | 5.647000 | 100.487720 | 544,851 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 3.254900 | 101.666800 | 542,409 |
| Pasir Gudang | 1.462000 | 103.905300 | 534,659 |
| Mukim Pulai | 1.533330 | 103.666670 | 505,661 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 5.974900 | 116.072400 | 500,421 |
| Kampung Larkin Lama | 1.502400 | 103.744000 | 500,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Malaysia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Malaysia is situated in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia. The geographic coordinates of Malaysia can be read as 3.14° N latitude and 101.69° E longitude, indicating its position relative to the equator and the prime meridian.
What is the time zone of Malaysia, and how does its longitude affect it?
Malaysia operates on Malaysia Standard Time (MST), which is UTC+8. The longitudinal position of approximately 101.69° E places it within this time zone, which is consistent across the country.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Malaysia using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Malaysia, you can use the search functionality on the country page. By entering the name of a city or region, you can retrieve its specific coordinates and geographical information.