Latitude and Longitude of South Korea
37° 33' 57.6" N, 126° 58' 42.2" E
Located in East Asia, South Korea is situated on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, bordered by North Korea to the north and the Yellow Sea to the west. The geographic centroid of the country is approximately 37.57° N latitude and 126.98° E longitude, placing it in the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere. Individuals may seek out South Korea's coordinates for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Knowing the precise coordinates is essential for time-zone planning, as South Korea operates on Korea Standard Time (UTC+9).
South Korea Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 37.566000, 126.978400
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 37°33'57.6"N 126°58'42.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 37°33.960'N 126°58.704'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 52N 321458E 4159584N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wydm9qwvg
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8Q98HX8H+C92
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:37.566000,126.978400
Major Cities in South Korea
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 37.566000 | 126.978400 | 10,349,312 |
| Busan | 35.101680 | 129.030040 | 3,343,903 |
| Incheon | 37.456460 | 126.705150 | 3,039,450 |
| Daegu | 35.870280 | 128.591110 | 2,365,523 |
| Daejeon | 36.349130 | 127.384930 | 1,470,336 |
| Gwangju | 35.154720 | 126.915560 | 1,398,538 |
| Suwon | 37.291110 | 127.008890 | 1,191,063 |
| Ulsan | 35.537220 | 129.316670 | 1,095,014 |
| Goyang-si | 37.656390 | 126.835000 | 1,061,752 |
| Changwon | 35.228060 | 128.681110 | 1,025,702 |
| Seongnam-si | 37.438610 | 127.137780 | 914,832 |
| Cheongju-si | 36.637220 | 127.489720 | 853,938 |
| Bucheon-si | 37.498890 | 126.783060 | 850,731 |
| Cheonan | 36.806500 | 127.152200 | 658,831 |
| Hwaseong-si | 37.206820 | 126.816900 | 640,890 |
| Jeonju | 35.821940 | 127.148890 | 629,618 |
| Ansan-si | 37.323610 | 126.821940 | 623,256 |
| Anyang-si | 37.392500 | 126.926940 | 595,644 |
| Kimhae | 35.234170 | 128.881110 | 531,966 |
| Pohang | 36.029170 | 129.364810 | 492,041 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent is South Korea located in and how can I interpret its coordinates?
South Korea is located in Asia. The coordinates 37.57° N and 126.98° E indicate its position, with the first number representing latitude (north-south position) and the second representing longitude (east-west position).
What time zone does South Korea fall under and what is its longitudinal span?
South Korea operates on Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). This time zone is consistent across the country, which spans approximately from 124° E to 132° E longitude.
How can I find specific cities or regions within South Korea using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in South Korea, use the provided coordinates to navigate geocoding tools or mapping services. You can also explore the country page for additional context and links to specific locations.