Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — GPS Coordinates
10° 49' 22.9" N, 106° 37' 46.7" E
| Country | Vietnam |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 14,002,598 |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City sits near the Saigon River and is known for its vibrant culture and economic significance. It is a major urban center, positioned in the southeastern region of the country and close to the coastline of the South China Sea.
The coordinates 10.8230, 106.6296 can be used effectively for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise coordinates help pinpoint locations accurately on digital maps.
Geographic Facts About Ho Chi Minh City
- Sunrise
- 05:44
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:16
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 32m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Antipode
- -10.823020, -73.370350
- 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.
Ho Chi Minh City Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 10.823020, 106.629650
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°49'22.9"N 106°37'46.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°49.381'N 106°37.779'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48N 678157E 1196887N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w3gvd6m2d
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7P28RJFH+6V2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:10.823020,106.629650
Distances from Ho Chi Minh City
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gò Vấp | 6 km | 4 mi | E (97°) |
| Quận Mười Một | 7 km | 4 mi | SSE (167°) |
| Quận Mười | 7 km | 5 mi | SSE (147°) |
| Quận Ba | 8 km | 5 mi | SE (131°) |
| Chợ Lớn | 8 km | 5 mi | SSE (165°) |
| Bình Thạnh | 8 km | 5 mi | E (99°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Ho Chi Minh City?
The GPS coordinates for Ho Chi Minh City are 10.8230° N latitude and 106.6296° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position) and the second indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in, and what is the UTC offset?
Ho Chi Minh City is in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone, which has a UTC offset of +7 hours. This means the local time is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Ho Chi Minh City in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 10.8230, 106.6296 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with 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.