Latitude and Longitude of Timor Leste
8° 33' 31.0" S, 125° 34' 25.0" E
Located in Southeast Asia, Timor Leste is situated in the southern hemisphere, bordered by the Timor Sea to the south and the Ombai Strait to the north. The country consists of the eastern half of the island of Timor, along with several smaller islands, forming a roughly triangular shape. Individuals often seek out coordinates for Timor Leste for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and understanding the geographic context of this region.
Timor Leste Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -8.558610, 125.573610
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 8°33'31.0"S 125°34'25.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 8°33.517'S 125°34.417'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 51S 783302E 9052999N
- Geohash · base32 index
- qy3r33zym
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6Q37CHRF+HC5
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-8.558610,125.573610
Major Cities in Timor Leste
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dili | -8.558610 | 125.573610 | 150,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Timor Leste located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Timor Leste is located in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia. Its coordinates are approximately -8.56 latitude and 125.57 longitude, which can be interpreted as being south of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Timor Leste, and how does its longitudinal position affect it?
Timor Leste operates on Timor Leste Time (TLT), which is UTC+9. Its longitudinal position, being east of the Prime Meridian, places it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Timor Leste on the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Timor Leste, you can use the provided coordinates to search for specific locations. This will help in identifying key areas and understanding their geographic relationships.