Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
4° 15' 58.1" S, 15° 16' 59.4" E
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,982,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Brazzaville |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the southern part of the Republic of the Congo, Brazzaville lies on the Congo River, directly across from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This strategic position makes it an important hub for transportation and trade in Central Africa.
The coordinates -4.2661, 15.2832 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins with others, or geotagging photographs. Accurate coordinates help in pinpointing exact locations for navigation purposes.
Geographic Facts About Brazzaville
- Sunrise
- 06:07
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:04
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 11h 57m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Brazzaville
- Antipode
- 4.266130, -164.716820
- 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.
Brazzaville Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -4.266130, 15.283180
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°15'58.1"S 15°16'59.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°15.968'S 15°16.991'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33S 531424E 9528450N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kr4zez2gg
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6F7QP7MM+G7V
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-4.266130,15.283180
Distances from Brazzaville
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8 km | 5 mi | SSE (154°) |
| Masina, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 18 km | 11 mi | SE (137°) |
| Inkisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 99 km | 62 mi | SSW (195°) |
| Mbanza-Ngungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 120 km | 75 mi | SSW (203°) |
| Nkayi | 222 km | 138 mi | W (272°) |
| Mbanza Kongo, Angola | 251 km | 156 mi | SSW (207°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Brazzaville?
The GPS coordinates for Brazzaville are -4.2661 latitude and 15.2832 longitude. To read these coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Brazzaville in and what is its UTC offset?
Brazzaville is in the Africa/Brazzaville time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Brazzaville in a maps app?
To use the coordinates -4.2661, 15.2832 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with 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.