Latitude and Longitude of Sri Lanka
6° 56' 7.7" N, 79° 50' 55.2" E
Located in South Asia, Sri Lanka is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Indian subcontinent. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 6.94° N latitude and 79.85° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and west. Looking up coordinates for Sri Lanka can be beneficial for various applications, including navigation, geocoding, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographic location aids in time-zone planning and enhances travel itineraries, making it easier to explore this diverse island and its unique regions.
Sri Lanka Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.935480, 79.848680
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°56'7.7"N 79°50'55.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°56.129'N 79°50.921'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 372810E 766771N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tc0z3n841
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6JRXWRPX+5FV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.935480,79.848680
Major Cities in Sri Lanka
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 6.935480 | 79.848680 | 648,034 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 6.840190 | 79.871160 | 219,827 |
| Maharagama | 6.848000 | 79.926500 | 195,355 |
| Jaffna | 9.668450 | 80.007420 | 169,102 |
| Moratuwa | 6.773000 | 79.881600 | 168,280 |
| Negombo | 7.208300 | 79.835800 | 137,223 |
| Pita Kotte | 6.890500 | 79.901500 | 118,179 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 6.882970 | 79.907080 | 115,826 |
| Kandy | 7.290600 | 80.633600 | 111,701 |
| Trincomalee | 8.577800 | 81.228900 | 108,420 |
| Kalmunai | 7.409020 | 81.834720 | 100,171 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent does Sri Lanka lie and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Sri Lanka is located in Asia, specifically in South Asia. The coordinates 6.94° N and 79.85° E indicate its latitude and longitude, respectively, with 'N' denoting north of the equator and 'E' representing east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Sri Lanka and how does it relate to its longitude?
Sri Lanka operates on Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST), which is UTC+5:30. This time zone is influenced by its longitudinal position, approximately 79.85° E.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Sri Lanka using this page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Sri Lanka, you can use the coordinates provided on the country page to search for specific locations or utilize mapping tools that allow for detailed navigation within the country.