Durban, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
29° 51' 28.4" S, 31° 1' 45.1" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 3,338,026 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located on the eastern coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is situated along the Indian Ocean. It lies to the south of the Tugela River and is known for its warm climate and significant port, making it a key economic hub in the region.
The coordinates -29.8579, 31.0292 can be utilized for various purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a location via drop-pin, or geotagging photographs. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping applications to navigate to or from Durban.
Geographic Facts About Durban
- Sunrise
- 06:36
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:29
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 10h 53m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 29.857900, -148.970800
- 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.
Durban Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -29.857900, 31.029200
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°51'28.4"S 31°1'45.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°51.474'S 31°1.752'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 309632E 6695330N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kdwn4hdc0
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G2H42RH+RMW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-29.857900,31.029200
Distances from Durban
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetown | 14 km | 9 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Ntuzuma | 15 km | 10 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Mpumalanga | 38 km | 24 mi | W (277°) |
| KwaDukuza | 64 km | 40 mi | NNE (23°) |
| Pietermaritzburg | 67 km | 42 mi | WNW (293°) |
| Richards Bay | 154 km | 96 mi | NE (40°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates of Durban?
The GPS coordinates for Durban are -29.8579 latitude and 31.0292 longitude. To read them, note that the latitude indicates the position south of the equator, while the longitude shows the position east of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Durban in, and what is the UTC offset?
Durban is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use Durban's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -29.8579, 31.0292 into the search bar. This will direct you to the location of Durban.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.