Moratuwa, Sri Lanka — GPS Coordinates
6° 46' 22.8" N, 79° 52' 53.8" E
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 168,280 |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
The GPS coordinates of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka are 6.773000, 79.881600 in decimal degrees, which is 6° 46' 22.8" N, 79° 52' 53.8" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Moratuwa lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 168,280. 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 Moratuwa
- Sunrise
- 06:06
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:28
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 23m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Colombo
- Antipode
- -6.773000, -100.118400
- 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.
Moratuwa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.773000, 79.881600
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°46'22.8"N 79°52'53.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°46.380'N 79°52.896'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 376405E 748797N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tc0y9bbp8
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6JRXQVFJ+6J5
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.773000,79.881600
Distances from Moratuwa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 8 km | 5 mi | N (351°) |
| Maharagama | 10 km | 6 mi | NNE (31°) |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 13 km | 8 mi | NNE (13°) |
| Pita Kotte | 13 km | 8 mi | N (10°) |
| Colombo | 18 km | 11 mi | NNW (349°) |
| Negombo | 49 km | 30 mi | N (354°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka?
Moratuwa is located at latitude 6.773000 and longitude 79.881600 (6° 46' 22.8" N, 79° 52' 53.8" E).
What is the population of Moratuwa?
Moratuwa has an approximate population of 168,280.
What country is Moratuwa in?
Moratuwa is located in Sri Lanka, Asia.
What time zone is Moratuwa in?
Moratuwa uses the Asia/Colombo time zone (UTC+5:30 all year).
Which major city is closest to Moratuwa?
The nearest major city is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, about 8 km (5 miles) to the N of Moratuwa.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.