Bern, Switzerland — GPS Coordinates
46° 56' 53.1" N, 7° 26' 50.8" E
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 121,631 |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Bern, Switzerland are 46.948090, 7.447440 in decimal degrees, which is 46° 56' 53.1" N, 7° 26' 50.8" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bern lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 121,631. 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 Bern
- Sunrise
- 06:22
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:51
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 30m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Zurich
- Antipode
- -46.948090, -172.552560
- 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.
Bern Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 46.948090, 7.447440
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 46°56'53.1"N 7°26'50.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 46°56.885'N 7°26.846'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 381852E 5200565N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u0m716xh3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8FR9WCXW+6XP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:46.948090,7.447440
Distances from Bern
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | 69 km | 43 mi | N (8°) |
| Lausanne | 79 km | 49 mi | SW (233°) |
| Mulhouse, France | 90 km | 56 mi | N (354°) |
| Zürich | 95 km | 59 mi | ENE (60°) |
| Besançon, France | 113 km | 70 mi | WNW (288°) |
| Winterthur | 115 km | 71 mi | ENE (57°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bern, Switzerland?
Bern is located at latitude 46.948090 and longitude 7.447440 (46° 56' 53.1" N, 7° 26' 50.8" E).
What is the population of Bern?
Bern has an approximate population of 121,631.
What country is Bern in?
Bern is located in Switzerland, Europe.
What time zone is Bern in?
Bern uses the Europe/Zurich time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+1 and UTC+2 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Bern?
The nearest major city is Basel, about 69 km (43 miles) to the N of Bern.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.