Lima, Peru — GPS Coordinates
12° 2' 35.4" S, 77° 1' 41.7" W
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 7,737,002 |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located on the central coast of Peru, Lima is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and nestled against the Andes Mountains to the east. As the capital city, it serves as the political, cultural, and economic hub of the country.
The coordinates -12.0432, -77.0282 can be utilized for various applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These precise points help users accurately navigate and explore Lima's diverse neighborhoods and attractions.
Geographic Facts About Lima
- Sunrise
- 06:25
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:04
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 39m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Lima
- Antipode
- 12.043180, 102.971760
- 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.
Lima Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -12.043180, -77.028240
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°2'35.4"S 77°1'41.7"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°2.591'S 77°1.694'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18S 279200E 8667856N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6mc5rpter
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57V4XX4C+PPC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-12.043180,-77.028240
Distances from Lima
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 6 km | 4 mi | E (98°) |
| San Francisco De Borja | 6 km | 4 mi | SSE (148°) |
| Miraflores | 8 km | 5 mi | S (184°) |
| Santiago de Surco | 11 km | 7 mi | SSE (168°) |
| Callao | 12 km | 7 mi | W (265°) |
| Chincha Alta | 180 km | 112 mi | SSE (148°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Lima and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Lima are -12.0432 latitude and -77.0282 longitude. Latitude indicates the position north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates the east or west position relative to the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Lima in and what is its UTC offset?
Lima is in the America/Lima time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Lima with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates -12.0432, -77.0282 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will interpret these coordinates and provide 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.