New York City, United States — GPS Coordinates
40° 42' 51.4" N, 74° 0' 21.5" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 8,804,190 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the northeastern United States, New York City is positioned at 40.7143° N latitude and -74.0060° W longitude. It lies on the eastern coast, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and is part of the larger New York metropolitan area, which includes various surrounding counties and regions.
These coordinates are useful for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing a specific location with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. By inputting these values into a GPS device or mapping software, users can easily navigate to or pinpoint exact locations within New York City.
Geographic Facts About New York City
- Sunrise
- 06:01
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:04
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 03m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/New_York
- Antipode
- -40.714270, 105.994030
- 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.
New York City Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.714270, -74.005970
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°42'51.4"N 74°0'21.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°42.856'N 74°0.358'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 583960E 4507514N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dr5regy3z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87G7PX7V+PJ2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.714270,-74.005970
Distances from New York City
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 6 km | 4 mi | WNW (284°) |
| Sunset Park | 8 km | 5 mi | S (184°) |
| Bushwick | 8 km | 5 mi | ESE (107°) |
| Manhattan | 8 km | 5 mi | NNE (24°) |
| Upper West Side | 8 km | 5 mi | NNE (18°) |
| Brooklyn | 9 km | 5 mi | SSE (146°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of New York City?
The precise coordinates of New York City are 40.7143° N latitude and -74.0060° W longitude. To read coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude, with the northern and western directions indicated.
What time zone is New York City in?
New York City operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5. During daylight saving time, it shifts to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.
How can I use the coordinates of New York City in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates in a navigation app, simply enter '40.7143, -74.0060' into the search or location bar. This will direct the app to the specified point in New York City.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.