Mwanza, Tanzania — GPS Coordinates
2° 31' 0.0" S, 32° 53' 60.0" E
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,104,521 |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Mwanza lies on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. This inland city is a significant economic and cultural hub, connecting various regions of the country and neighboring countries like Uganda and Kenya.
The coordinates -2.5167, 32.9000 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. By entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application, users can easily find Mwanza's exact location.
Geographic Facts About Mwanza
- Sunrise
- 06:54
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:55
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 01m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Antipode
- 2.516670, -147.100000
- 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.
Mwanza Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -2.516670, 32.900000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 2°31'0.0"S 32°53'60.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 2°31.000'S 32°54.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 488883E 9721830N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxx3stv53
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G9JFWM2+82J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-2.516670,32.900000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Mwanza?
Mwanza is located at -2.5167 latitude and 32.9000 longitude. To read them, remember that latitude indicates the north-south position while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Mwanza in, and what does its UTC offset mean?
Mwanza operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Mwanza's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply input -2.5167, 32.9000 into the search bar. This will provide you with the exact location and directions to Mwanza.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.