Maputo, Mozambique — GPS Coordinates
25° 57' 55.9" S, 32° 34' 59.6" E
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,254,837 |
| Timezone | Africa/Maputo |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the southern part of Mozambique, Maputo lies along the coast of the Indian Ocean, near the southern border with South Africa. It serves as the country's capital and is known for its port, which plays a key role in regional trade and commerce.
The coordinates -25.9655, 32.5832 can be utilized for various practical applications. These include driving directions to specific locations, sharing drop pins with others for easier navigation, or geotagging photos taken in the city to accurately document your travels.
Geographic Facts About Maputo
- Sunrise
- 06:23
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:28
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 05m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Maputo
- Antipode
- 25.965530, -147.416780
- 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.
Maputo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -25.965530, 32.583220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°57'55.9"S 32°34'59.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°57.932'S 32°34.993'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 458277E 7128067N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kerhm3n7u
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G6J2HMM+Q7Q
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-25.965530,32.583220
Distances from Maputo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 12 km | 8 mi | W (272°) |
| Ressano Garcia | 83 km | 51 mi | NW (314°) |
| Manzini, Eswatini | 134 km | 83 mi | WSW (243°) |
| Xai-Xai | 147 km | 91 mi | NE (47°) |
| Mbombela, South Africa | 171 km | 106 mi | WNW (288°) |
| Ermelo, South Africa | 267 km | 166 mi | WSW (256°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Maputo and how can I interpret them?
The precise coordinates of Maputo are -25.9655 latitude and 32.5832 longitude. Latitude indicates the location's distance north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Maputo and its UTC offset?
Maputo is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Maputo's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates -25.9655, 32.5832 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will allow you to find locations, get directions, and explore the area around Maputo.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.