Solwezi, Zambia — GPS Coordinates
12° 10' 7.7" S, 26° 23' 21.8" E
| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 301,370 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Solwezi, Zambia are -12.168800, 26.389380 in decimal degrees, which is 12° 10' 7.7" S, 26° 23' 21.8" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Solwezi lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 301,370. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Solwezi
- Sunrise
- 06:31
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:10
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 39m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lusaka
- Antipode
- 12.168800, -153.610620
- 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.
Solwezi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -12.168800, 26.389380
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°10'7.7"S 26°23'21.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°10.128'S 26°23.363'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 433569E 8654706N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ktffb88pt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GV8R9JQ+FQJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-12.168800,26.389380
Distances from Solwezi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 104 km | 65 mi | ENE (64°) |
| Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 131 km | 82 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 137 km | 85 mi | NNE (16°) |
| Chililabombwe | 157 km | 98 mi | E (98°) |
| Chingola | 167 km | 104 mi | ESE (104°) |
| Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 190 km | 118 mi | NNW (328°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Solwezi, Zambia?
Solwezi is located at latitude -12.168800 and longitude 26.389380 (12° 10' 7.7" S, 26° 23' 21.8" E).
What is the population of Solwezi?
Solwezi has an approximate population of 301,370.
What country is Solwezi in?
Solwezi is located in Zambia, Africa.
What time zone is Solwezi in?
Solwezi uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Solwezi?
The nearest major city is Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 104 km (65 miles) to the ENE of Solwezi.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.