Current Date And Time In California, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:45:51 PDT
Capital: Sacramento
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 39,431,263
Area: 423,970.00 km²
State Code: CA
Explore the interactive satellite map of California, a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for California — 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 California in United States.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.7783° N | 119.4179° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.7783 | -119.4179 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 46' 42" N | 119° 25' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 46.6957' N | 119° 25.0759' W |
| State / Region | California (State of California) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Sacramento |
| State Code | CA |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Districts | 58 |
| Population | 39,431,263 |
| Area (km²) | 423,970.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 163,695.66 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 32.84 /km² |
| Elevation | 145 m / 476 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in United States |
| Population Rank | #1 of 46 in United States |
| GPS (DD) | 36.7783, -119.4179 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from California 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 United States.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | United States | NE | 347 km | 215 mi | ~4h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Oregon | United States | N | 787 km | 489 mi | ~9h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Utah | United States | NE | 788 km | 490 mi | ~9h 51m | 🗺 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 California, along with each city's aerial distance from Sacramento, California'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 34.0522° N | -118.2437° W | 89 m | 582 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Diego | 32.7157° N | -117.1647° W | 20 m | 760 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Jose | 37.3394° N | -121.895° W | 26 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco | 37.7749° N | -122.4194° W | 16 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fresno | 36.7477° N | -119.7724° W | 94 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sacramento | 38.5816° N | -121.4944° W | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Long Beach | 33.767° N | -118.1892° W | 9 m | 612 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oakland | 37.8044° N | -122.2708° W | 13 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bakersfield | 35.3733° N | -119.0187° W | 123 m | 419 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anaheim | 33.8353° N | -117.9145° W | 48 m | 618 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of California is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across United States. 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 California on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in United States.
The satellite view of California 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 United States national map
California occupies a distinct geographic zone within United States in the North 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 California 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 United States. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for California 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 United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of California are latitude 36.7783° and longitude -119.4179°. In directional format: 36.7783° N, 119.4179° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of California in United States and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
California is a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. Its capital city is Sacramento. View the exact position of California on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, California is at: Latitude 36° 46' 42" N and Longitude 119° 25' 5" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
California covers a total area of approximately 423,970.00 km² (163,695.66 mi²). This is roughly 4.40% of United States's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of California is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.7783, -119.4179 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate California in United States. For broader context, explore the United States national map or nearby states.
Today in California, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 07:53 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from California's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
California is approximately 4,094 km (2,544 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,648 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of California — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,599 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.
Sacramento, the capital of California, is approximately 3,727 km (2,316 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
