Christchurch, New Zealand — GPS Coordinates
43° 31' 60.0" S, 172° 37' 60.0" E
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 412,000 |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| UTC offset | UTC+12 / UTC+13 |
The GPS coordinates of Christchurch, New Zealand are -43.533330, 172.633330 in decimal degrees, which is 43° 31' 60.0" S, 172° 37' 60.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Christchurch lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 412,000. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Christchurch
- Sunrise
- 07:36
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 17:36
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 10h 01m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+12 / UTC+13
- Pacific/Auckland
- Antipode
- 43.533330, -7.366670
- 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.
Christchurch Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -43.533330, 172.633330
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 43°31'60.0"S 172°37'60.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 43°32.000'S 172°38.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 59S 631974E 5178661N
- Geohash · base32 index
- rb6b26gzb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4V8JFJ8M+M88
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-43.533330,172.633330
Distances from Christchurch
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 306 km | 190 mi | NE (36°) |
| Dunedin | 310 km | 193 mi | SSW (212°) |
| Lower Hutt | 319 km | 198 mi | NE (37°) |
| Hamilton | 677 km | 421 mi | NNE (20°) |
| Tauranga | 715 km | 444 mi | NNE (26°) |
| Manukau City | 752 km | 467 mi | NNE (15°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Christchurch, New Zealand?
Christchurch is located at latitude -43.533330 and longitude 172.633330 (43° 31' 60.0" S, 172° 37' 60.0" E).
What is the population of Christchurch?
Christchurch has an approximate population of 412,000.
What country is Christchurch in?
Christchurch is located in New Zealand, Oceania.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+12 and UTC+13 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Christchurch?
The nearest major city is Wellington, about 306 km (190 miles) to the NE of Christchurch.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.