Phoenix, United States — GPS Coordinates
33° 26' 54.2" N, 112° 4' 26.5" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,650,070 |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
Located in the southwestern United States, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and lies in the Sonoran Desert, making it an inland city far from any coast. It is positioned at 33.4484° N latitude and 112.0740° W longitude, near the base of the Sierra Estrella mountains and surrounded by various natural attractions.
These coordinates can be useful for a variety of applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations for meet-ups, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping services to explore the city and its surroundings.
Geographic Facts About Phoenix
- Sunrise
- 05:47
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:22
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 35m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−7
- America/Phoenix
- Antipode
- -33.448380, 67.925960
- 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.
Phoenix Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 33.448380, -112.074040
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°26'54.2"N 112°4'26.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°26.903'N 112°4.442'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 12N 400176E 3701512N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 9tbq39n4v
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8559CWXG+994
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:33.448380,-112.074040
Distances from Phoenix
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 8 km | 5 mi | NW (315°) |
| Maryvale | 11 km | 7 mi | WNW (302°) |
| Tempe Junction | 13 km | 8 mi | ESE (107°) |
| Glendale | 14 km | 9 mi | NW (314°) |
| Tempe | 16 km | 10 mi | ESE (104°) |
| Scottsdale | 18 km | 11 mi | ENE (67°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates of Phoenix?
The precise GPS coordinates of Phoenix are 33.4484° N latitude and 112.0740° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Phoenix in and what is its UTC offset?
Phoenix is in the America/Phoenix time zone. It operates on Mountain Standard Time (MST) with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Notably, Phoenix does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Phoenix in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '33.4484, -112.0740' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Phoenix, allowing 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.