Harare, Zimbabwe — GPS Coordinates
17° 49' 39.8" S, 31° 3' 12.1" E
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,542,813 |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Situated in southeastern Zimbabwe, Harare is the capital city located inland, approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. It lies in the northeastern part of the country, near the border with Mozambique, and is characterized by a mix of urban and suburban areas surrounded by natural landscapes.
The coordinates -17.8277, 31.0534 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates ensure accurate navigation and location identification in Harare.
Geographic Facts About Harare
- Sunrise
- 06:19
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:45
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 26m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Harare
- Antipode
- 17.827720, -148.946630
- 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.
Harare Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -17.827720, 31.053370
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 17°49'39.8"S 31°3'12.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 17°49.663'S 31°3.202'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 293693E 8027801N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ksy4dds65
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GJH53C3+W89
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-17.827720,31.053370
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Harare?
The precise coordinates of Harare are -17.8277 latitude and 31.0534 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (south of the equator) and the second number represents longitude (east of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Harare in and what is its UTC offset?
Harare is in the Africa/Harare time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that Harare is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Harare with a maps app?
To use the coordinates -17.8277, 31.0534 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter the numbers into the search bar. Most applications will pinpoint the location accurately, allowing for easy navigation or exploration of the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.