Current Date And Time In Santa Catarina, Brazil
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:22:28 BRT
Capital: Florianópolis
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 7,252,502
Area: 95,730.70 km²
State Code: SC
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Catarina, a state or administrative region of 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 Santa Catarina — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Santa Catarina in Brazil.
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) | 26.9286° S | 49.3653° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.9286 | -49.3653 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 55' 43" S | 49° 21' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 55.7143' S | 49° 21.9189' W |
| State / Region | Santa Catarina (Estado de Santa Catarina) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Florianópolis |
| State Code | SC |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Districts | 295 |
| Population | 7,252,502 |
| Area (km²) | 95,730.70 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 36,961.81 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 31.44 /km² |
| Elevation | 139 m / 455 ft |
| Area Rank | #20 in Brazil |
| Population Rank | #10 of 27 in Brazil |
| GPS (DD) | -26.9286, -49.3653 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Catarina to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Brazil.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraná | Brazil | NW | 324 km | 201 mi | ~4h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil | SW | 352 km | 219 mi | ~4h 24m | 🗺 View |
| São Paulo | Brazil | NE | 465 km | 289 mi | ~5h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | NE | 768 km | 477 mi | ~9h 36m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Santa Catarina, along with each city's aerial distance from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | -27.5967° S | -48.5492° W | 26 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joinville | -26.3044° S | -48.8456° W | 9 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blumenau | -26.9194° S | -49.0661° W | 20 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -27.6153° S | -48.6275° W | 18 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -28.2134° S | -49.1638° W | 164 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaraguá do Sul | -26.4861° S | -49.0667° W | 27 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palhoça | -27.6453° S | -48.6678° W | 5 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lages | -27.8161° S | -50.3261° W | 917 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Criciúma | -28.6775° S | -49.3697° W | 50 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chapecó | -27.0964° S | -52.6183° W | 668 m | 406 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Santa Catarina is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Brazil. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Santa Catarina on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Brazil.
The satellite view of Santa Catarina helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Brazil national map
Santa Catarina occupies a distinct geographic zone within Brazil in the South America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Santa Catarina for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Brazil. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Santa Catarina 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Brazil. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Santa Catarina are latitude -26.9286° and longitude -49.3653°. In directional format: 26.9286° S, 49.3653° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Santa Catarina in Brazil and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Santa Catarina is a state or administrative region of Brazil, located in South America. Its capital city is Florianópolis. View the exact position of Santa Catarina on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Catarina is at: Latitude 26° 55' 43" S and Longitude 49° 21' 55" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Santa Catarina covers a total area of approximately 95,730.70 km² (36,961.81 mi²). This is roughly 1.12% of Brazil's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Santa Catarina is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.9286, -49.3653 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Catarina in Brazil. For broader context, explore the Brazil national map or nearby states.
Today in Santa Catarina, sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 05:48 PM, giving a day length of 10h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Catarina's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Catarina is approximately 2,998 km (1,863 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,899 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Catarina — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nakano, Japan, roughly 128 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 place.
