Los Angeles, United States — GPS Coordinates
34° 3' 8.0" N, 118° 14' 37.2" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 3,820,914 |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 / UTC−7 |
Located in Southern California, Los Angeles is a major coastal city situated along the Pacific Ocean. It lies in the southwestern part of the United States, bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west, making it a prominent cultural and economic hub.
The coordinates 34.0522, -118.2437 can be utilized for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins with others, or geotagging photos to mark your visit. Accurate coordinates help in pinpointing exact locations for navigation or exploration purposes.
Geographic Facts About Los Angeles
- Sunrise
- 06:10
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 19:49
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- America/Los_Angeles
- Antipode
- -34.052230, 61.756320
- 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.
Los Angeles Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 34.052230, -118.243680
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 34°3'8.0"N 118°14'37.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 34°3.134'N 118°14.621'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 11N 385216E 3768645N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 9q5ctr18d
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 85633Q24+VGW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:34.052230,-118.243680
Distances from Los Angeles
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koreatown | 5 km | 3 mi | W (277°) |
| East Los Angeles | 7 km | 5 mi | ESE (115°) |
| Hollywood | 9 km | 6 mi | NW (304°) |
| Universal City | 14 km | 9 mi | NW (314°) |
| Inglewood | 14 km | 9 mi | SW (225°) |
| Burbank | 16 km | 10 mi | NNW (337°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates of Los Angeles?
The precise GPS coordinates of Los Angeles are 34.0522° N latitude and -118.2437° W longitude. When reading coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which operates on Pacific Standard Time (PST) with a UTC offset of -8 hours, and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) with a UTC offset of -7 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the GPS coordinates in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '34.0522, -118.2437' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Los Angeles for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.