Latitude and Longitude of New Zealand
36° 50' 54.7" S, 174° 45' 48.6" E
Located in Oceania, New Zealand is situated in the Southern Hemisphere, southeast of Australia. The country comprises two main islands, North and South, along with numerous smaller islands, giving it a distinctive elongated shape that stretches across a significant longitudinal range. Individuals may seek coordinates for New Zealand for various reasons, including use in geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates assist in time-zone planning and understanding geographical relationships within the region, enhancing travel and logistical efficiency.
New Zealand Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -36.848530, 174.763490
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°50'54.7"S 174°45'48.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°50.912'S 174°45.809'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 60S 300596E 5919596N
- Geohash · base32 index
- rckq2gfvu
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4VMP5Q27+H9Q
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-36.848530,174.763490
Major Cities in New Zealand
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | -36.848530 | 174.763490 | 1,530,500 |
| Christchurch | -43.533330 | 172.633330 | 412,000 |
| Wellington | -41.286640 | 174.775570 | 381,900 |
| Manukau City | -36.992820 | 174.879860 | 362,000 |
| North Shore | -36.800000 | 174.750000 | 258,697 |
| Hamilton | -37.783330 | 175.283330 | 189,700 |
| Tauranga | -37.686110 | 176.166670 | 155,200 |
| Dunedin | -45.874160 | 170.503610 | 131,800 |
| Lower Hutt | -41.216670 | 174.916670 | 113,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is New Zealand located in and how do I read its coordinates?
New Zealand is located in the continent of Oceania. Its geographic coordinates can be read as latitude -36.85 and longitude 174.76, indicating its position in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the time zone of New Zealand and how does its longitude affect it?
New Zealand primarily operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is UTC+12. The longitudinal span of the country means that it may observe Daylight Saving Time, shifting to UTC+13.
How can I find specific cities or regions within New Zealand using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within New Zealand, utilize the latitude and longitude coordinates provided on the country page. You can input these coordinates into mapping tools to identify specific locations.