Lusaka, Zambia — GPS Coordinates
15° 24' 24.1" S, 28° 17' 13.7" E
| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,212,301 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the southern part of Zambia, Lusaka serves as the capital city and is situated inland, away from any coastline. It is positioned near the eastern edge of the country's central plateau, surrounded by various hills and valleys, and serves as a key economic hub in the region.
The geographical coordinates of Lusaka, -15.4067, 28.2871, are useful for various applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meet-ups, or geotagging photos. Users can input these coordinates into mapping services to pinpoint exact locations within the city.
Geographic Facts About Lusaka
- Sunrise
- 06:28
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 17:59
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 11h 30m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lusaka
- Antipode
- 15.406690, -151.712870
- 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.
Lusaka Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -15.406690, 28.287130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°24'24.1"S 28°17'13.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°24.401'S 28°17.228'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 638121E 8296279N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ktk07eq19
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GPCH7VP+8VC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-15.406690,28.287130
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Lusaka?
The precise coordinates for Lusaka are -15.4067 latitude and 28.2871 longitude. To read these coordinates, remember that latitude is listed first and indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Lusaka in, and what is its UTC offset?
Lusaka is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that Lusaka is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Lusaka's coordinates in a maps application?
To use Lusaka's coordinates in a maps application, simply enter -15.4067, 28.2871 into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location within the city on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.