Zanzibar, Tanzania — GPS Coordinates
6° 9' 50.2" S, 39° 11' 52.5" E
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 709,809 |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Zanzibar, Tanzania are -6.163940, 39.197930 in decimal degrees, which is 6° 9' 50.2" S, 39° 11' 52.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Zanzibar lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 709,809. 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 Zanzibar
- Sunrise
- 06:33
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:26
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 53m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Antipode
- 6.163940, -140.802070
- 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.
Zanzibar Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -6.163940, 39.197930
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°9'50.2"S 39°11'52.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°9.836'S 39°11.876'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 521898E 9318669N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kygugvzh3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G5XR5PX+C5F
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-6.163940,39.197930
Distances from Zanzibar
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 74 km | 46 mi | S (174°) |
| Kibaha | 74 km | 46 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Tanga | 122 km | 76 mi | N (355°) |
| Handeni | 154 km | 96 mi | WNW (302°) |
| Morogoro | 185 km | 115 mi | WSW (247°) |
| Matuga, Kenya | 226 km | 140 mi | N (11°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Zanzibar, Tanzania?
Zanzibar is located at latitude -6.163940 and longitude 39.197930 (6° 9' 50.2" S, 39° 11' 52.5" E).
What is the population of Zanzibar?
Zanzibar has an approximate population of 709,809.
What country is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is located in Tanzania, Africa.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Zanzibar?
The nearest major city is Dar es Salaam, about 74 km (46 miles) to the S of Zanzibar.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.