Houston, United States — GPS Coordinates
29° 45' 47.8" N, 95° 21' 47.8" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 2,314,157 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 / UTC−5 |
Located in the southeastern region of Texas, Houston is situated inland and near the Gulf of Mexico, making it a significant port city. It lies in the central part of the United States, surrounded by various natural and urban landscapes.
The coordinates 29.7633, -95.3633 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates help pinpoint specific locations within Houston for navigation purposes.
Geographic Facts About Houston
- Sunrise
- 06:47
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:08
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 21m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- America/Chicago
- Antipode
- -29.763280, 84.636730
- 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.
Houston Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 29.763280, -95.363270
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°45'47.8"N 95°21'47.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°45.797'N 95°21.796'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 15N 271496E 3294896N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 9vk1mfnxd
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 76X6QJ7P+8M9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:29.763280,-95.363270
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Houston and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Houston are 29.7633° N latitude and -95.3633° W longitude. Latitude indicates the position north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates the position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Houston in and what is its UTC offset?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, which has a UTC offset of -6 hours during Standard Time and -5 hours during Daylight Saving Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Houston?
To use the coordinates 29.7633, -95.3633 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location in Houston for accurate navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.