Soweto, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
26° 16' 4.1" S, 27° 51' 30.6" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,695,047 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in Gauteng province, Soweto is an urban area southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated inland and is known for its significant role in the country's history and culture, particularly during the anti-apartheid movement.
The coordinates -26.2678, 27.8585 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or tagging photos with geographic information. Utilizing these coordinates can enhance navigation and location-based activities in Soweto.
Geographic Facts About Soweto
- 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
- 26.267810, -152.141510
- 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.
Soweto Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.267810, 27.858490
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°16'4.1"S 27°51'30.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°16.069'S 27°51.509'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 585722E 7094373N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke7f9fjfv
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G59PVJ5+V9H
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.267810,27.858490
Distances from Soweto
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roodepoort | 12 km | 7 mi | N (7°) |
| Randfontein | 18 km | 11 mi | WNW (301°) |
| Johannesburg | 20 km | 12 mi | ENE (69°) |
| Westonaria | 22 km | 13 mi | WSW (255°) |
| Krugersdorp | 22 km | 14 mi | NNW (338°) |
| Randburg | 24 km | 15 mi | NE (36°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Soweto?
The precise coordinates of Soweto are -26.2678 latitude and 27.8585 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Soweto in?
Soweto 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.
How can I use the coordinates in a mapping application?
To use the coordinates -26.2678, 27.8585 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and direct you to the corresponding location in Soweto.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.