Manhattan, United States — GPS Coordinates
40° 47' 0.3" N, 73° 57' 58.5" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,487,536 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the northeastern United States, Manhattan is an island borough of New York City, bordered by the Hudson River to the west and the East River to the east. It is a major cultural and economic hub, known for its iconic skyline and diverse neighborhoods.
The coordinates 40.7834, -73.9663 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Utilizing these coordinates can enhance navigation and location-based services.
Geographic Facts About Manhattan
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:02
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 01m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/New_York
- Antipode
- -40.783430, 106.033750
- 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.
Manhattan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.783430, -73.966250
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°47'0.3"N 73°57'58.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°47.006'N 73°57.975'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 587225E 4515230N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dr72hb7kt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87G8Q2MM+9GC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.783430,-73.966250
Distances from Manhattan
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side | 1 km | 1 mi | WNW (298°) |
| East Harlem | 2 km | 1 mi | ENE (58°) |
| Harlem | 3 km | 2 mi | NNE (33°) |
| Astoria | 3 km | 2 mi | ESE (113°) |
| Washington Heights | 8 km | 5 mi | NNE (19°) |
| New York City | 8 km | 5 mi | SSW (204°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Manhattan?
The precise coordinates of Manhattan are 40.7834° N latitude and -73.9663° W longitude. To read them, note that the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Manhattan in, and what is its UTC offset?
Manhattan 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 Manhattan's coordinates with a navigation system?
You can enter the coordinates 40.7834, -73.9663 directly into most maps apps or navigation systems to find directions or view the location on a map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.