Johannesburg, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
26° 12' 8.2" S, 28° 2' 37.1" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 9,418,183 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the northeastern part of South Africa, Johannesburg is an inland city situated on the Highveld plateau. It is one of the largest urban areas in the country and is not far from the Magaliesberg mountain range, providing a unique landscape and climate.
The coordinates -26.2023, 28.0436 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. These coordinates pinpoint the city's central area, making them useful for navigation and location-based services.
Geographic Facts About Johannesburg
- Sunrise
- 06:43
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:46
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 03m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 26.202270, -151.956370
- 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.
Johannesburg Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.202270, 28.043630
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°12'8.2"S 28°2'37.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°12.136'S 28°2.618'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 604268E 7101496N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke7fynh8x
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G5CQ2XV+3FR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.202270,28.043630
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is located at -26.2023 latitude and 28.0436 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is expressed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg operates on Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2. This means it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Johannesburg's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app, simply enter -26.2023, 28.0436 into the search bar. This will direct you to the central area of Johannesburg for navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.