Mérida, Mexico — GPS Coordinates
20° 58' 1.2" N, 89° 37' 23.4" W
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,201,000 |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
Located in the northwest region of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is situated inland from the Gulf of Mexico. It serves as the capital of Yucatán state and is known for its rich Mayan heritage and colonial architecture.
The coordinates 20.9670, -89.6232 can be used for various navigation purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in this culturally vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About Mérida
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:34
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 57m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- America/Merida
- Antipode
- -20.967000, 90.376820
- 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.
Mérida Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 20.967000, -89.623180
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 20°58'1.2"N 89°37'23.4"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 20°58.020'N 89°37.391'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 16N 227245E 2320731N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d58r28fms
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 76GGX98G+RP4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:20.967000,-89.623180
Distances from Mérida
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campeche | 156 km | 97 mi | SW (217°) |
| Playa del Carmen | 267 km | 166 mi | E (98°) |
| Cancún | 289 km | 180 mi | E (85°) |
| Chetumal | 305 km | 190 mi | SSE (153°) |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 346 km | 215 mi | SW (222°) |
| Villahermosa | 480 km | 298 mi | SW (227°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Mérida?
The coordinates for Mérida are 20.9670° N latitude and -89.6232° W longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates latitude, which measures north-south position, while the second number indicates longitude, measuring east-west position.
What time zone is Mérida in?
Mérida is in the America/Merida time zone, which has a UTC offset of -6 hours during standard time and -5 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates of Mérida in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them in the format '20.9670, -89.6232' into the search bar, and the app will pinpoint the location for you.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.