Yangon, Myanmar — GPS Coordinates
16° 48' 19.0" N, 96° 9' 22.0" E
| Country | Myanmar |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,477,638 |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| UTC offset | UTC+6:30 |
Located in the southern part of Myanmar, Yangon lies near the eastern shore of the Andaman Sea. It is the largest city in Myanmar and serves as a key economic and cultural hub, situated along the Yangon River and surrounded by lush landscapes.
The coordinates 16.8053, 96.1561 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meet-up locations, or geotagging photographs. These precise geographic indicators help ensure accurate navigation and location identification in the city.
Geographic Facts About Yangon
- Sunrise
- 05:48
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:35
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 47m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+6:30
- Asia/Yangon
- Antipode
- -16.805280, -83.843890
- 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.
Yangon Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 16.805280, 96.156110
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 16°48'19.0"N 96°9'22.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 16°48.317'N 96°9.367'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 196872E 1860191N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w4urs569z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7M8RR544+4C9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:16.805280,96.156110
Distances from Yangon
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 3 km | 2 mi | SE (137°) |
| Kyimyindine | 3 km | 2 mi | W (276°) |
| Set Ka Lay | 5 km | 3 mi | WNW (283°) |
| Hlaingthaya | 11 km | 7 mi | WNW (298°) |
| Insein | 11 km | 7 mi | NNW (328°) |
| Mingaladon | 15 km | 9 mi | NNW (335°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Yangon?
Yangon is located at 16.8053° N latitude and 96.1561° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Yangon in?
Yangon operates in the Asia/Yangon time zone, which has a UTC offset of +6:30 hours.
How can I use these coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps application, simply enter '16.8053, 96.1561' into the search bar. This will pinpoint the location in Yangon for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.