Philadelphia, United States — GPS Coordinates
39° 57' 8.6" N, 75° 9' 49.0" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,573,916 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the northeastern United States, Philadelphia is part of the Mid-Atlantic region and lies along the Delaware River. It is situated inland but is relatively close to the Atlantic coast, with a significant historical role in American independence and culture.
The coordinates 39.9524, -75.1636 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a specific location with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise coordinates pinpoint a location in the heart of Philadelphia, facilitating easy navigation and exploration.
Geographic Facts About Philadelphia
- Sunrise
- 06:07
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:07
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 59m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/New_York
- Antipode
- -39.952380, 104.836380
- 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.
Philadelphia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 39.952380, -75.163620
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 39°57'8.6"N 75°9'49.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 39°57.143'N 75°9.817'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 486024E 4422485N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dr4e395e2
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87F6XR2P+XH2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:39.952380,-75.163620
Distances from Philadelphia
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 78 km | 48 mi | NNW (339°) |
| Edison | 90 km | 56 mi | NE (45°) |
| Staten Island | 110 km | 68 mi | NE (52°) |
| Elizabeth | 113 km | 70 mi | NE (45°) |
| Newark | 121 km | 75 mi | NE (44°) |
| Sunset Park | 124 km | 77 mi | NE (51°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Philadelphia?
The precise coordinates of Philadelphia are 39.9524° N latitude and -75.1636° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude, which shows how far north or south a location is from the equator, while the second number indicates the longitude, showing how far east or west it is from the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia 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 find Philadelphia in a maps app?
To find Philadelphia using the coordinates, simply enter '39.9524, -75.1636' into the search bar of your maps app or navigation system. This will take you directly to the location, allowing for easy navigation or exploration of nearby points of interest.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.