Maracaibo, Venezuela — GPS Coordinates
10° 38' 32.4" N, 71° 36' 39.2" W
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,752,602 |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
Located in the northwestern region of Venezuela, Maracaibo is the capital of Zulia State and lies near the shores of Lake Maracaibo, one of the largest lakes in Latin America. The city is positioned in the Maracaibo Basin, which plays a significant role in the region's oil production and economy.
The coordinates 10.6423, -71.6109 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. By entering these coordinates into mapping software, users can easily pinpoint Maracaibo's location and navigate the surrounding area.
Geographic Facts About Maracaibo
- Sunrise
- 06:37
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:08
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 31m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- America/Caracas
- Antipode
- -10.642320, 108.389110
- 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.
Maracaibo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 10.642320, -71.610890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°38'32.4"N 71°36'39.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°38.539'N 71°36.653'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19N 214345E 1177634N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d3vhd3qs1
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 772CJ9RQ+WJH
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:10.642320,-71.610890
Distances from Maracaibo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 13 km | 8 mi | NE (50°) |
| La Concepción | 25 km | 16 mi | W (264°) |
| Cabimas | 32 km | 20 mi | SSE (147°) |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 59 km | 36 mi | SSE (147°) |
| Maicao, Colombia | 107 km | 66 mi | NW (320°) |
| Machiques | 122 km | 76 mi | WSW (238°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is located at 10.6423° N latitude and -71.6109° W longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Maracaibo in?
Maracaibo operates on the America/Caracas time zone, which has a UTC offset of -4 hours. This means it is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Maracaibo's coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 10.6423, -71.6109 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.