Bamako, Mali — GPS Coordinates
12° 36' 32.9" N, 7° 58' 30.8" W
| Country | Mali |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,227,569 |
| Timezone | Africa/Bamako |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
Located in the southwestern part of Mali, Bamako is positioned near the banks of the Niger River, making it a significant inland city. It serves as the capital and largest city of the country, surrounded by a diverse landscape including hills and plateaus.
The coordinates 12.6091, -7.9752 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photographs to mark your visit to this vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About Bamako
- Sunrise
- 06:20
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:57
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 37m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Africa/Bamako
- Antipode
- -12.609150, 172.024780
- 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.
Bamako Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 12.609150, -7.975220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°36'32.9"N 7°58'30.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°36.549'N 7°58.513'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 29N 611305E 1394131N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ef4rdx2te
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7C4JJ25F+MW6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:12.609150,-7.975220
Distances from Bamako
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaban Koro | 7 km | 4 mi | SW (236°) |
| Kati | 18 km | 11 mi | NW (325°) |
| Siguiri, Guinea | 185 km | 115 mi | SW (225°) |
| Ségou | 208 km | 129 mi | ENE (63°) |
| Koutiala | 274 km | 170 mi | E (95°) |
| Kankan, Guinea | 287 km | 178 mi | SSW (211°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Bamako?
The precise coordinates for Bamako are 12.6091° N latitude and -7.9752° W longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates the north-south position and longitude indicates the east-west position.
Which time zone is Bamako in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Bamako is in the Africa/Bamako time zone, which is UTC+0. This means that Bamako is at the same time as Coordinated Universal Time with no offset.
How can I use Bamako's coordinates in a mapping application?
To use the coordinates 12.6091, -7.9752 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar or use the drop-pin feature to locate Bamako.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.