Current Date And Time In Recife, Brazil
Monday, 31 August 2026
02:52:22 BRT
State: Pernambuco
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 1,653,461
District: Recife
Explore the interactive satellite map of Recife, a city in Pernambuco, 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 Recife — 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 Recife.
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) | 8.0539° S | 34.8811° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.0539 | -34.8811 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 3' 14" S | 34° 52' 52" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 3.2334' S | 34° 52.8666' W |
| City | Recife |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Recife |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 1,653,461 |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.0539, -34.8811 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Recife 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 Pernambuco.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olinda | Pernambuco | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Camaragibe | Pernambuco | W | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Paulista | Pernambuco | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Abreu e Lima | Pernambuco | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Pernambuco | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| São Lourenço da Mata | Pernambuco | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Pernambuco, the home state of Recife, along with each city's aerial distance from Recife, Pernambuco'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaboatão | -8.1803° S | -35.0014° W | 88 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | -8.1128° S | -35.0147° W | 48 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caruaru | -8.2833° S | -35.9761° W | 568 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Petrolina | -9.3986° S | -40.5008° W | 383 m | 635 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Olinda | -8.0089° S | -34.8553° W | 37 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paulista | -7.9408° S | -34.8731° W | 20 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | -8.2877° S | -35.0293° W | 35 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaragibe | -8.0217° S | -34.9811° W | 43 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garanhuns | -8.882° S | -36.5022° W | 950 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vitória de Santo Antão | -8.1181° S | -35.2914° W | 156 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport IATA: REC 9 km (6 mi) from Recife |
The exact GPS location of Recife gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pernambuco. 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 Pernambuco 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 Recife are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Recife 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
Recife sits within Pernambuco, 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 Recife 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 Pernambuco. › Browse every city in Pernambuco
Coordinates for Recife 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 Recife are latitude -8.0539° and longitude -34.8811°. In directional format: 8.0539° S, 34.8811° W. These coordinates mark the center of Recife in Pernambuco and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Recife is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Recife. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Recife sits at: Latitude 8° 3' 14" S and Longitude 34° 52' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Recife has a population of approximately 1,653,461 people. This is roughly 17.195% of Pernambuco's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pernambuco.
The interactive satellite map of Recife is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.0539, -34.8811 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Recife in Pernambuco. For broader context, explore the Pernambuco state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Recife is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Recife sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pernambuco.
The closest cities to Recife include Olinda, Camaragibe, Paulista. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Recife, sunrise is at 05:20 AM and sunset is at 05:19 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Recife's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Recife is approximately 897 km (557 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,845 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Recife — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Faraulep, Micronesia, roughly 90 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.
Recife is approximately 1,658 km (1,030 mi) SW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
