Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — GPS Coordinates
3° 8' 28.3" N, 101° 41' 11.5" E
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,453,975 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
Located in Peninsular Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is situated inland, approximately 35 kilometers from the western coast along the Strait of Malacca. It serves as the capital and a major economic center, surrounded by lush hills and the Klang River, which adds to its geographic significance.
The coordinates 3.1412, 101.6865 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken within the city. These GPS coordinates pinpoint the heart of Kuala Lumpur, making it easier to navigate this vibrant urban area.
Geographic Facts About Kuala Lumpur
- Sunrise
- 07:13
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:27
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 14m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Antipode
- -3.141200, -78.313470
- 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.
Kuala Lumpur 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
Distances from Kuala Lumpur
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Bintang | 3 km | 2 mi | ENE (77°) |
| Titiwangsa | 5 km | 3 mi | NNE (24°) |
| Sentul | 5 km | 3 mi | N (356°) |
| Cheras | 6 km | 4 mi | SE (130°) |
| Taman Petaling | 8 km | 5 mi | NNW (328°) |
| Bandar Utama | 8 km | 5 mi | W (276°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is located at the coordinates 3.1412° N latitude and 101.6865° E longitude. To read these coordinates, remember that latitude indicates north-south position while longitude indicates east-west position.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 3.1412, 101.6865 in a maps application or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most mapping services will recognize the format and provide you with directions to that location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.