Lagos, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
6° 27' 14.7" N, 3° 23' 40.8" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 15,388,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the southwestern part of Nigeria, Lagos is a coastal city situated along the Gulf of Guinea. It is a significant economic and cultural hub, known for its vibrant urban landscape and diverse population.
The coordinates 6.4541, 3.3947 can be utilized for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting points, and geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise coordinates help in accurately locating specific areas within Lagos.
Geographic Facts About Lagos
- Sunrise
- 06:42
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:03
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 21m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -6.454070, -176.605330
- 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.
Lagos Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.454070, 3.394670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°27'14.7"N 3°23'40.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°27.244'N 3°23.680'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 543641E 713416N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s14ktnzvt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FR5F93V+JVF
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.454070,3.394670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Lagos?
The coordinates for Lagos are 6.4541° N latitude and 3.3947° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position) while the second indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Lagos in, and what does it mean for UTC?
Lagos operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1. This means that Lagos is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Lagos with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 6.4541, 3.3947 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most apps will interpret the coordinates and display the corresponding 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.