Genève, Switzerland — GPS Coordinates
46° 12' 8.0" N, 6° 8' 44.5" E
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 201,741 |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Genève, Switzerland are 46.202220, 6.145690 in decimal degrees, which is 46° 12' 8.0" N, 6° 8' 44.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Genève lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 201,741. 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 Genève
- Sunrise
- 06:29
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:55
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 26m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Zurich
- Antipode
- -46.202220, -173.854310
- 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.
Genève Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 46.202220, 6.145690
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 46°12'8.0"N 6°8'44.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 46°12.133'N 6°8.741'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 279794E 5120477N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u0hqgfg5k
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8FR8642W+V7P
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:46.202220,6.145690
Distances from Genève
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne | 51 km | 32 mi | NE (47°) |
| Villeurbanne, France | 109 km | 68 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Lyon 03, France | 111 km | 69 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Lyon, France | 112 km | 70 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Besançon, France | 117 km | 73 mi | N (355°) |
| Grenoble, France | 119 km | 74 mi | SSW (197°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Genève, Switzerland?
Genève is located at latitude 46.202220 and longitude 6.145690 (46° 12' 8.0" N, 6° 8' 44.5" E).
What is the population of Genève?
Genève has an approximate population of 201,741.
What country is Genève in?
Genève is located in Switzerland, Europe.
What time zone is Genève in?
Genève 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 Genève?
The nearest major city is Lausanne, about 51 km (32 miles) to the NE of Genève.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.