Montevideo, Uruguay — GPS Coordinates
34° 54' 11.8" S, 56° 11' 17.4" W
| Country | Uruguay |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,270,737 |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
Located in the southern part of Uruguay, Montevideo is the capital city situated on the northeastern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary. It serves as the country's primary port and is characterized by its coastal position and vibrant cultural scene.
The coordinates -34.9033, -56.1882 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as driving directions to Montevideo, sharing precise locations with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photographs taken in the area to document your visit.
Geographic Facts About Montevideo
- Sunrise
- 07:33
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:10
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 10h 37m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Montevideo
- Antipode
- 34.903280, 123.811840
- 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.
Montevideo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -34.903280, -56.188160
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 34°54'11.8"S 56°11'17.4"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 34°54.197'S 56°11.290'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 21S 574170E 6137382N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6cb13qj18
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 48Q53RW6+MPP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-34.903280,-56.188160
Distances from Montevideo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata, Argentina | 161 km | 100 mi | W (269°) |
| Berazategui, Argentina | 185 km | 115 mi | W (274°) |
| Quilmes, Argentina | 190 km | 118 mi | W (276°) |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | 203 km | 126 mi | W (279°) |
| Lomas de Zamora, Argentina | 203 km | 126 mi | W (274°) |
| Balvanera, Argentina | 204 km | 127 mi | W (279°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Montevideo?
The GPS coordinates for Montevideo are -34.9033 latitude and -56.1882 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that latitude values range from -90 to 90, while longitude values range from -180 to 180.
What time zone is Montevideo in?
Montevideo operates on the America/Montevideo time zone, which is UTC-3. This means it is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Montevideo's coordinates in a navigation system?
To use the coordinates -34.9033, -56.1882 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them directly into the search bar, ensuring to separate the latitude and longitude with a comma.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.