Current Date And Time In Rotuma, Fiji
Monday, 27 July 2026
04:29:03 FJT
Capital: colonial-era
Currency: Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (FJT)
Area: 46.00 km²
State Code: R
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rotuma, a state or administrative region of Fiji, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rotuma — 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 Rotuma in Fiji.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Fiji operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.5025° S | 177.0724° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.5025 | 177.0724 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 30' 9" S | 177° 4' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 30.1504' S | 177° 4.345' E |
| State / Region | Rotuma |
| Country | Fiji |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | colonial-era |
| State Code | R |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Area (km²) | 46.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 17.76 mi² |
| Elevation | 148 m / 485 ft |
| Area Rank | #2 in Fiji |
| GPS (DD) | -12.5025, 177.0724 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rotuma 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 Fiji.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern | Fiji | SE | 504 km | 313 mi | ~6h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Western | Fiji | S | 588 km | 366 mi | ~7h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Eastern | Fiji | S | 606 km | 377 mi | ~7h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Central | Fiji | S | 618 km | 384 mi | ~7h 44m | 🗺 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 Rotuma, along with each city's aerial distance from colonial-era, Rotuma'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahau | -12.5° S | 177.05° E | 53 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Rotuma is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Fiji. 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 Rotuma on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Fiji.
The satellite view of Rotuma 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 Fiji national map
Rotuma occupies a distinct geographic zone within Fiji in the Australia And Oceania 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 Rotuma 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 Fiji. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Rotuma 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 Fiji. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rotuma are latitude -12.5025° and longitude 177.0724°. In directional format: 12.5025° S, 177.0724° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Rotuma in Fiji and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Rotuma is a state or administrative region of Fiji, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is colonial-era. View the exact position of Rotuma on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rotuma is at: Latitude 12° 30' 9" S and Longitude 177° 4' 21" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Rotuma covers a total area of approximately 46.00 km² (17.76 mi²). This is roughly 0.25% of Fiji's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Rotuma is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.5025, 177.0724 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rotuma in Fiji. For broader context, explore the Fiji national map or nearby states.
Today in Rotuma, sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rotuma's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rotuma is approximately 1,392 km (865 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 19,244 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rotuma — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sièn, Burkina Faso, roughly 21 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.