Callao, Peru — GPS Coordinates
12° 3' 5.8" S, 77° 8' 4.3" W
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,300,000 |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located on the central coast of Peru, Callao is a significant port city adjacent to the capital, Lima. It lies at coordinates -12.0516, -77.1345, providing strategic access to the Pacific Ocean and serving as a vital hub for maritime trade in the region.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others, or geotagging photos. By entering the latitude and longitude into mapping services, users can pinpoint Callao's precise location and explore nearby attractions or routes.
Geographic Facts About Callao
- Sunrise
- 06:25
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:05
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 39m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Lima
- Antipode
- 12.051620, 102.865480
- 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.
Callao Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -12.051620, -77.134520
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°3'5.8"S 77°8'4.3"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°3.097'S 77°8.071'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18S 267633E 8666834N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6mc5ky065
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57V4WVX8+955
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-12.051620,-77.134520
Distances from Callao
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 12 km | 7 mi | E (85°) |
| Miraflores | 13 km | 8 mi | ESE (122°) |
| San Francisco De Borja | 15 km | 10 mi | ESE (106°) |
| Santiago de Surco | 17 km | 10 mi | SE (124°) |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 18 km | 11 mi | E (90°) |
| Chincha Alta | 186 km | 116 mi | SE (144°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Callao?
The coordinates for Callao, Peru are -12.0516 latitude and -77.1345 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Callao in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Callao operates in the America/Lima time zone, which is UTC-5. This means that Callao is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Callao in a maps application?
To use Callao's coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -12.0516, -77.1345 into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location on the map, allowing for route planning and exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.