Colombo, Sri Lanka — GPS Coordinates
6° 56' 7.7" N, 79° 50' 55.2" E
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 648,034 |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
The GPS coordinates of Colombo, Sri Lanka are 6.935480, 79.848680 in decimal degrees, which is 6° 56' 7.7" N, 79° 50' 55.2" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Colombo lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 648,034. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Colombo
- Sunrise
- 06:06
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:28
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 23m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Colombo
- Antipode
- -6.935480, -100.151320
- 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.
Colombo 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
Distances from Colombo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pita Kotte | 8 km | 5 mi | SE (131°) |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 9 km | 5 mi | SE (132°) |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 11 km | 7 mi | SSE (167°) |
| Maharagama | 13 km | 8 mi | SE (139°) |
| Moratuwa | 18 km | 11 mi | SSE (169°) |
| Negombo | 30 km | 19 mi | N (357°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Colombo is located at latitude 6.935480 and longitude 79.848680 (6° 56' 7.7" N, 79° 50' 55.2" E).
What is the population of Colombo?
Colombo has an approximate population of 648,034.
What country is Colombo in?
Colombo is located in Sri Lanka, Asia.
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo uses the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30 all year).
Which major city is closest to Colombo?
The nearest major city is Pita Kotte, about 8 km (5 miles) to the SE of Colombo.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.