Onitsha, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
6° 8' 59.2" N, 6° 47' 8.5" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,553,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in southeastern Nigeria, Onitsha is situated along the banks of the Niger River, approximately 30 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. This city plays a significant role in trade and commerce, serving as a vital economic hub in the region.
The coordinates 6.1498, 6.7857 can be used for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing specific locations with others, or geotagging photos. These coordinates can enhance navigation and location accuracy in digital maps and GPS systems.
Geographic Facts About Onitsha
- Sunrise
- 06:29
- local time, 7 August
- Sunset
- 18:50
- local time, 7 August
- Day length
- 12h 22m
- 7 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -6.149780, -173.214310
- 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.
Onitsha Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.149780, 6.785690
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°8'59.2"N 6°47'8.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°8.987'N 6°47.141'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 254951E 680269N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s1hffrt1n
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FR84QXP+W78
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.149780,6.785690
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Onitsha?
Onitsha is located at 6.1498° N latitude and 6.7857° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south), and the second indicates longitude (east-west).
What time zone is Onitsha in?
Onitsha operates under the Africa/Lagos time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour.
How can I use the coordinates of Onitsha with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 6.1498, 6.7857 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide directions to that location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.