Seoul, South Korea — GPS Coordinates
37° 33' 57.6" N, 126° 58' 42.2" E
| Country | South Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 10,349,312 |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
Located in the northwest part of South Korea, Seoul is bordered by the Han River and surrounded by mountains, making it an inland city with strategic importance. It serves as the capital and largest city of the country, playing a significant role in cultural and economic activities in East Asia.
The coordinates 37.5660, 126.9784 are useful for various applications including driving directions, sharing precise locations with others, and geotagging photographs. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping services to explore Seoul's attractions and navigate the city efficiently.
Geographic Facts About Seoul
- Sunrise
- 05:43
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:34
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 51m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Asia/Seoul
- Antipode
- -37.566000, -53.021600
- 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.
Seoul 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
Distances from Seoul
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangmyeong | 14 km | 9 mi | SW (225°) |
| Siheungdong | 14 km | 9 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Guri-si | 15 km | 9 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Goyang-si | 16 km | 10 mi | NW (309°) |
| Bucheon-si | 19 km | 12 mi | WSW (247°) |
| Anyang-si | 20 km | 12 mi | SSW (193°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Seoul?
The precise coordinates for Seoul are 37.5660° N latitude and 126.9784° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Seoul in, and what is its UTC offset?
Seoul is in the Asia/Seoul time zone, which has a UTC offset of +9 hours. This means it is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Seoul?
To use the coordinates 37.5660, 126.9784 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the corresponding location in Seoul.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.