Jos, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
9° 55' 42.6" N, 8° 53' 31.6" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,040,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in central Nigeria, Jos is situated on the Jos Plateau, which is known for its cooler climate and scenic hills. This inland city is approximately 250 kilometers from the capital, Abuja, and is surrounded by diverse landscapes and communities that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
The coordinates 9.9285, 8.8921 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing locations with friends, or adding geotags to photographs. These precise coordinates help users pinpoint Jos on digital maps effectively.
Geographic Facts About Jos
- Sunrise
- 06:16
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:46
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 30m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -9.928490, -171.107880
- 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.
Jos Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 9.928490, 8.892120
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 9°55'42.6"N 8°53'31.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 9°55.709'N 8°53.527'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 488174E 1097508N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s1y26r7j9
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FXCWVHR+9RX
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:9.928490,8.892120
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Jos, Nigeria?
The precise coordinates of Jos are 9.9285° N latitude and 8.8921° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Jos in and what does that mean for UTC?
Jos operates under the Africa/Lagos time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour. This means that Jos is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Jos in a mapping application?
To use the coordinates in a mapping app or navigation system, simply enter '9.9285, 8.8921' into the search bar. This will direct you to the location of Jos, allowing for route planning or exploring nearby areas.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.