Pretoria, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
25° 44' 41.5" S, 28° 11' 16.2" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,112,693 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the northern part of Gauteng province, Pretoria is one of South Africa's three capital cities, situated inland and approximately 55 kilometers north of Johannesburg. It lies within a region characterized by a high elevation and a subtropical highland climate, bordered by the Magaliesberg mountain range to the north.
The coordinates -25.7449, 28.1878 facilitate various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates can enhance navigation accuracy and ease of travel within the area.
Geographic Facts About Pretoria
- Sunrise
- 06:41
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:46
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 05m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 25.744860, -151.812170
- 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.
Pretoria Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -25.744860, 28.187830
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°44'41.5"S 28°11'16.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°44.692'S 28°11.270'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 619136E 7152034N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kekj93mc2
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G6C754Q+344
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-25.744860,28.187830
Distances from Pretoria
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion | 13 km | 8 mi | S (181°) |
| Diepsloot | 27 km | 17 mi | SW (220°) |
| Ivory Park | 28 km | 17 mi | S (178°) |
| Thembisa | 28 km | 18 mi | S (172°) |
| Mabopane | 29 km | 18 mi | NNW (335°) |
| Soshanguve | 32 km | 20 mi | NNW (344°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Pretoria?
The precise GPS coordinates for Pretoria are -25.7449 latitude and 28.1878 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second number represents longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
Which time zone is Pretoria in, and what is its UTC offset?
Pretoria is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that Pretoria is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates for navigation purposes?
To use the coordinates -25.7449, 28.1878 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter the latitude and longitude in the search bar. This will pinpoint Pretoria on the map, allowing for accurate routing and location identification.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.