Current Date And Time In Salvador, Brazil
Monday, 31 August 2026
03:18:51 BRT
State: Bahia
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,711,840
District: Salvador
Explore the interactive satellite map of Salvador, a city in Bahia, Brazil, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Salvador — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Salvador.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Brazil operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.9756° S | 38.491° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.9756 | -38.491 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 58' 32" S | 38° 29' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 58.5378' S | 38° 29.4576' W |
| City | Salvador |
| State | Bahia |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Salvador |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,711,840 |
| Elevation | 4 m / 13 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.9756, -38.491 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Salvador to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Bahia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Cruz | Bahia | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Lauro de Freitas | Bahia | NE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Itaparica | Bahia | NW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Simões Filho | Bahia | NE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Madre de Deus | Bahia | NW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Salinas da Margarida | Bahia | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Bahia, the home state of Salvador, along with each city's aerial distance from Salvador, Bahia's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Santana | -12.2667° S | -38.9667° W | 223 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vitória da Conquista | -14.8661° S | -40.8394° W | 876 m | 329 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juazeiro | -9.4117° S | -40.4986° W | 370 m | 453 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itabuna | -14.7856° S | -39.2803° W | 69 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lauro de Freitas | -12.8944° S | -38.3272° W | 10 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaçari | -12.6975° S | -38.3242° W | 29 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porto Seguro | -16.4497° S | -39.0647° W | 4 m | 391 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barreiras | -12.1528° S | -44.99° W | 472 m | 711 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilhéus | -14.7991° S | -39.0323° W | - | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jequié | -13.8588° S | -40.0851° W | 223 m | 198 km | 🗺 View Map |
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport IATA: SSA 20 km (12 mi) from Salvador |
The exact GPS location of Salvador gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bahia. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Bahia state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Salvador are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Salvador lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Brazil map
Salvador sits within Bahia, Brazil, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Salvador for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Bahia. › Browse every city in Bahia
Coordinates for Salvador in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Brazil. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Salvador are latitude -12.9756° and longitude -38.491°. In directional format: 12.9756° S, 38.491° W. These coordinates mark the center of Salvador in Bahia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Salvador is a city in Bahia, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Salvador. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Salvador sits at: Latitude 12° 58' 32" S and Longitude 38° 29' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,711,840 people. This is roughly 18.163% of Bahia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bahia.
The interactive satellite map of Salvador is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.9756, -38.491 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Salvador in Bahia. For broader context, explore the Bahia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Salvador is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Salvador sits at an elevation of approximately 4 meters (13 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bahia.
The closest cities to Salvador include Vera Cruz, Lauro de Freitas, Itaparica. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Salvador, sunrise is at 05:37 AM and sunset is at 05:30 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Salvador's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Salvador is approximately 1,444 km (898 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,175 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Salvador — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Umatac Village, Guam, roughly 343 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Salvador is approximately 1,063 km (661 mi) W of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
