Mogadishu, Somalia — GPS Coordinates
2° 2' 13.6" N, 45° 20' 37.5" E
| Country | Somalia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,587,183 |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located on the eastern coast of Africa, Mogadishu is the capital city of Somalia, situated along the Indian Ocean. It lies in the southern part of the country, serving as a significant port and economic center, with proximity to the Shabelle River and the broader Horn of Africa region.
The coordinates 2.0371, 45.3438 are useful for various applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others via drop-pin features, or geotagging photographs taken in the city. These coordinates can enhance navigation and location-based services in Mogadishu.
Geographic Facts About Mogadishu
- Sunrise
- 05:59
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:11
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 11m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Mogadishu
- Antipode
- -2.037110, -134.656250
- 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.
Mogadishu Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 2.037110, 45.343750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 2°2'13.6"N 45°20'37.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 2°2.227'N 45°20.625'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 538227E 225167N
- Geohash · base32 index
- t025xff71
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6HJ728PV+RGR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:2.037110,45.343750
Distances from Mogadishu
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marka | 73 km | 45 mi | WSW (241°) |
| Baidoa | 223 km | 139 mi | WNW (303°) |
| Kismayo | 410 km | 254 mi | SW (229°) |
| Mandera, Kenya | 441 km | 274 mi | WNW (299°) |
| Cabudwaaq | 478 km | 297 mi | NNE (12°) |
| Warder, Ethiopia | 549 km | 341 mi | N (360°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Mogadishu?
The GPS coordinates for Mogadishu are 2.0371° N latitude and 45.3438° E longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates your position north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates your position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Mogadishu in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 2.0371, 45.3438 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems and mapping apps will recognize the format and provide you with directions or a visual 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.