Current Date And Time In Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
09:23:39 TAHT
National Capital: Papeete
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Area: 997.00 km²
Explore the interactive satellite map of Marquesas Islands, a state or administrative region of French Polynesia, 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 Marquesas Islands — 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 Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.
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 French Polynesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.9° S | 139.6° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.9 | -139.6 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 54' 0" S | 139° 35' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 54' S | 139° 36' W |
| State / Region | Marquesas Islands |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Area (km²) | 997.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 384.94 mi² |
| Area Rank | #2 in French Polynesia |
| GPS (DD) | -8.9, -139.6 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Marquesas Islands 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 French Polynesia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Îles Marquises | French Polynesia | SE | 113 km | 70 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 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 Marquesas Islands, along with each city's aerial distance from the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atuona | -9.8034° S | -139.042° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Taiohae | -8.9109° S | -140.0997° W | 23 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Marquesas Islands is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across French Polynesia. 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 Marquesas Islands on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in French Polynesia.
The satellite view of Marquesas Islands 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 French Polynesia national map
Marquesas Islands occupies a distinct geographic zone within French Polynesia 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 Marquesas Islands 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 French Polynesia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Marquesas Islands 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 French Polynesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Marquesas Islands are latitude -8.9° and longitude -139.6°. In directional format: 8.9° S, 139.6° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Marquesas Islands is a state or administrative region of French Polynesia, located in Australia And Oceania. View the exact position of Marquesas Islands on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Marquesas Islands is at: Latitude 8° 54' 0" S and Longitude 139° 35' 60" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Marquesas Islands covers a total area of approximately 997.00 km² (384.94 mi²). This is roughly 23.93% of French Polynesia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Marquesas Islands is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.9, -139.6 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. For broader context, explore the French Polynesia national map or nearby states.
Today in Marquesas Islands, sunrise is at 05:28 AM and sunset is at 05:18 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Marquesas Islands's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Marquesas Islands is approximately 991 km (616 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,353 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Marquesas Islands — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gelemso, Ethiopia, roughly 16 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.