Brooklyn, United States — GPS Coordinates
40° 39' 0.4" N, 73° 56' 58.5" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 2,736,074 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the southeastern part of New York City, Brooklyn is a borough that sits on the western end of Long Island, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It is known for its diverse neighborhoods and cultural significance, making it a vital part of the metropolitan area.
The coordinates 40.6501, -73.9496 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing exact locations with others, or geotagging photos. These coordinates provide a precise reference point for navigating within Brooklyn or exploring nearby areas.
Geographic Facts About Brooklyn
- Sunrise
- 06:01
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:03
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 02m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/New_York
- Antipode
- -40.650100, 106.050420
- 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.
Brooklyn Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.650100, -73.949580
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°39'0.4"N 73°56'58.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°39.006'N 73°56.975'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 588808E 4500446N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dr5rm0pec
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87G8M322+25V
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.650100,-73.949580
Distances from Brooklyn
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Flatbush | 2 km | 1 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Borough Park | 4 km | 3 mi | WSW (246°) |
| Sunset Park | 5 km | 3 mi | W (264°) |
| Bushwick | 6 km | 3 mi | NNE (28°) |
| East New York | 6 km | 4 mi | ENE (72°) |
| Gravesend | 6 km | 4 mi | SSW (193°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact GPS coordinates for Brooklyn?
The precise coordinates for Brooklyn are 40.6501° N latitude and -73.9496° W longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Brooklyn in and what is its UTC offset?
Brooklyn is in the America/New_York time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours during standard time and -4 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Brooklyn?
You can enter the coordinates 40.6501, -73.9496 into a maps application or navigation system to find directions to that specific location or to explore the surrounding area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.