Gwangju, South Korea — GPS Coordinates
35° 9' 17.0" N, 126° 54' 56.0" E
| Country | South Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,398,538 |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
Located in the southwestern region of South Korea, Gwangju is positioned inland from the coast and lies near the Yeongnam region. It is surrounded by mountains and is known for its cultural significance and historical events.
The coordinates 35.1547, 126.9156 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These coordinates provide a precise reference point for navigation and location services.
Geographic Facts About Gwangju
- Sunrise
- 05:49
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:29
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 40m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Asia/Seoul
- Antipode
- -35.154720, -53.084440
- 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.
Gwangju Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.154720, 126.915560
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°9'17.0"N 126°54'56.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°9.283'N 126°54.934'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 52N 310136E 3892190N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wy4rbp9p4
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8Q785W38+V6M
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.154720,126.915560
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Gwangju?
The GPS coordinates for Gwangju are 35.1547° N latitude and 126.9156° E longitude. When reading GPS coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second number indicates the longitude (east or west of the prime meridian).
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, which operates at UTC+9. This means it is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 35.1547, 126.9156 in a maps application or navigation system, simply enter the latitude and longitude into the search bar or the designated coordinates field. This will direct you to the exact location in Gwangju.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.