Caracas, Venezuela — GPS Coordinates
10° 29' 16.8" N, 66° 52' 45.1" W
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 3,000,000 |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
Located in northern Venezuela, Caracas sits at the foot of the Avila National Park, approximately 15 kilometers from the Caribbean coastline. It is a major urban center, surrounded by mountains, which provides a unique topographical backdrop to the city.
The coordinates 10.4880, -66.8792 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photographs to capture memories in this vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About Caracas
- Sunrise
- 06:18
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:49
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 31m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- America/Caracas
- Antipode
- -10.488010, 113.120810
- 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.
Caracas Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 10.488010, -66.879190
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°29'16.8"N 66°52'45.1"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°29.281'N 66°52.751'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19N 732126E 1160152N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d9b7wjk11
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 772MF4QC+683
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:10.488010,-66.879190
Distances from Caracas
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruta | 6 km | 4 mi | S (176°) |
| Petare | 8 km | 5 mi | E (99°) |
| Catia La Mar | 21 km | 13 mi | NW (308°) |
| Los Teques | 24 km | 15 mi | SW (229°) |
| Charallave | 27 km | 17 mi | S (175°) |
| Guarenas | 28 km | 18 mi | E (94°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Caracas?
The precise coordinates of Caracas are 10.4880° N latitude and -66.8792° W longitude. When reading coordinates, latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Caracas in?
Caracas is in the America/Caracas time zone, which is UTC-4. This means it is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Caracas in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them as '10.4880, -66.8792' into the search bar to find the location and get directions.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.