Latitude and Longitude of Tanzania
6° 49' 24.6" S, 39° 16' 10.2" E
Located in East Africa, Tanzania is positioned just south of the equator, spanning both the southern and eastern hemispheres. It shares borders with eight countries, including Kenya and Uganda to the north, and Mozambique to the south, featuring a diverse landscape that includes mountains, lakes, and coastlines along the Indian Ocean. Individuals may seek out Tanzania's coordinates for various purposes such as geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. This information is also useful for time-zone planning, as Tanzania operates on East Africa Time, which is UTC+3, without any daylight saving time adjustments.
Tanzania Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -6.823490, 39.269510
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°49'24.6"S 39°16'10.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°49.409'S 39°16.171'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 529779E 9245755N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kygcjtg4m
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G5X57G9+JR2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-6.823490,39.269510
Major Cities in Tanzania
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | -6.823490 | 39.269510 | 5,383,728 |
| Mwanza | -2.516670 | 32.900000 | 1,104,521 |
| Dodoma | -6.172210 | 35.739470 | 765,179 |
| Zanzibar | -6.163940 | 39.197930 | 709,809 |
| Arusha | -3.366670 | 36.683330 | 617,631 |
| Mbeya | -8.900000 | 33.450000 | 541,603 |
| Morogoro | -6.821020 | 37.661220 | 471,409 |
| Kahama | -3.833330 | 32.600000 | 453,654 |
| Tanga | -5.068930 | 39.098750 | 393,429 |
| Geita | -2.872500 | 32.232500 | 318,006 |
| Tabora | -5.016220 | 32.826630 | 308,741 |
| Sumbawanga | -7.966670 | 31.616670 | 303,986 |
| Songea | -10.683330 | 35.650000 | 286,285 |
| Kibaha | -6.766670 | 38.916670 | 265,360 |
| Bariadi | -2.800000 | 33.983330 | 260,927 |
| Kasulu | -4.576670 | 30.102500 | 238,321 |
| Singida | -4.816290 | 34.743580 | 232,459 |
| Kigoma | -4.876940 | 29.626670 | 232,388 |
| Moshi | -3.350000 | 37.333330 | 221,733 |
| Tunduma | -9.300000 | 32.766670 | 219,309 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Tanzania located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Tanzania is situated in the continent of Africa, specifically in East Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately -6.82 latitude and 39.27 longitude, indicating its position south of the equator and east of the prime meridian.
What is the time zone of Tanzania and how does it relate to its longitudinal span?
Tanzania operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. The country's longitudinal span primarily ranges from about 29°E to 40°E, placing it firmly within this time zone without shifts for daylight saving.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Tanzania using the coordinates page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Tanzania, utilize the latitude and longitude coordinates provided on the country page. Enter these coordinates into geocoding tools or maps to locate specific areas, such as Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.