Cape Town, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
33° 55' 33.0" S, 18° 25' 23.6" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,772,846 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located on the southwestern coast of South Africa, Cape Town is positioned at the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Peninsula. It is known for its stunning landscapes, including Table Mountain and its vibrant waterfront. The city serves as a major cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates -33.9258, 18.4232 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a specific location with others, or geotagging photographs. Users can easily drop a pin on maps or navigation systems to navigate efficiently around the city.
Geographic Facts About Cape Town
- Sunrise
- 07:32
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:13
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 10h 42m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 33.925840, -161.576780
- 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.
Cape Town Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -33.925840, 18.423220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°55'33.0"S 18°25'23.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°55.550'S 18°25.393'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 34S 261803E 6243076N
- Geohash · base32 index
- k3vngpzrs
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4FRW3CFF+M79
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-33.925840,18.423220
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Cape Town?
The precise GPS coordinates for Cape Town are -33.9258 latitude and 18.4232 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, indicating the north-south position, followed by longitude, which indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Cape Town in, and what is its UTC offset?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which operates on South Africa Standard Time (SAST). This time zone has a UTC offset of +2 hours.
How can I use Cape Town's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps application or navigation system, simply enter -33.9258, 18.4232 into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location in Cape Town.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.