8° 31' 27.3" S, 179° 11' 39.0" E
Located in the Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu is part of the continent of Oceania and is situated in the Southern Hemisphere. Its geographic centroid is approximately at -8.52 latitude and 179.19 longitude, placing it northeast of Australia and southeast of the Solomon Islands, forming a part of the Polynesian region. Individuals often look up coordinates for Tuvalu for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and understanding the geographical context of this island nation, which spans several atolls and reef islands.
Tuvalu is located in Oceania, specifically in the Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates of approximately -8.52 latitude and 179.19 longitude indicate its position south of the equator and just west of the International Date Line.
Tuvalu operates on Tuvalu Time (TVT), which is UTC+12. The longitudinal position at around 179.19 means it is just west of the International Date Line, influencing its time zone.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Tuvalu on the country page, you can use the provided coordinates to search for specific locations or utilize mapping tools that allow you to explore the atolls and islands that make up the nation.