Abuja, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
9° 3' 28.3" N, 7° 29' 42.3" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,690,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the central region of Nigeria, Abuja serves as the capital city and is situated inland, away from the coastal areas. It is surrounded by the Federal Capital Territory and notable geographical features include the Aso Rock, which is a prominent landmark in the area.
The coordinates 9.0579, 7.4951 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a location via drop-pin, or tagging photographs with geographic information. These precise coordinates help ensure accurate navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Abuja
- Sunrise
- 06:22
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:50
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 28m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -9.057850, -172.504920
- 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.
Abuja Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 9.057850, 7.495080
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 9°3'28.3"N 7°29'42.3"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 9°3.471'N 7°29.705'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 334596E 1001590N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s1t7d8cvb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FX93F5W+42W
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:9.057850,7.495080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Abuja?
The precise coordinates for Abuja are 9.0579° N latitude and 7.4951° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first value represents latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second value represents longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Abuja in and what is its UTC offset?
Abuja operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. This means that the local time in Abuja is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Abuja's coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 9.0579, 7.4951 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.