Niamey, Niger — GPS Coordinates
13° 30' 49.2" N, 2° 6' 35.3" E
| Country | Niger |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,323,691 |
| Timezone | Africa/Niamey |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the southwestern part of Niger, Niamey lies along the banks of the Niger River, which is a significant geographical feature of the region. The city serves as the capital and is positioned inland, away from the coast, making it a central hub for trade and cultural exchange in West Africa.
The coordinates 13.5137, 2.1098 can be utilized for various practical applications. Users can input these values into GPS devices or mapping software for accurate driving directions, facilitate drop-pin sharing for meeting locations, or geotag photographs taken in the area to enhance geographic context.
Geographic Facts About Niamey
- Sunrise
- 06:38
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 19:18
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 39m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Niamey
- Antipode
- -13.513660, -177.890200
- 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.
Niamey Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.513660, 2.109800
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°30'49.2"N 2°6'35.3"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°30.820'N 2°6.588'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 403664E 1494115N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s43sbh06c
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7F54G475+FW7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.513660,2.109800
Distances from Niamey
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria | 255 km | 158 mi | ESE (117°) |
| Sokoto, Nigeria | 343 km | 213 mi | E (98°) |
| Kaya, Burkina Faso | 349 km | 217 mi | W (263°) |
| Tahoua | 373 km | 232 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Gao, Mali | 384 km | 239 mi | NW (323°) |
| Saaba, Burkina Faso | 403 km | 250 mi | WSW (252°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates for Niamey?
The precise coordinates for Niamey, Niger are 13.5137° N latitude and 2.1098° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second represents longitude (east-west position).
What is the time zone of Niamey?
Niamey operates on Africa/Niamey time zone, which is UTC+1. This means that it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Niamey's coordinates in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates 13.5137, 2.1098 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter the numbers into the search bar or designated coordinates field. The app will provide directions or display the location on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.