Current Date And Time In Half Moon Bay, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:15:15 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,657
District: San Mateo County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Half Moon Bay, a city in California, 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 Half Moon Bay — 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 Half Moon Bay.
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) | 37.4636° N | 122.4286° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.4636 | -122.4286 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 27' 49" N | 122° 25' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 27.8131' N | 122° 25.7152' W |
| City | Half Moon Bay |
| State | California (State of California) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | San Mateo County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 12,657 |
| Area (km²) | 16.69 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.44 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 758.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.4636, -122.4286 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Half Moon Bay 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 California.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Granada | California | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Highlands-Baywood Park | California | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Moss Beach | California | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Montara | California | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Hillsborough | California | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Emerald Lake Hills | California | E | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 California, the home state of Half Moon Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Sacramento, California'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
San Carlos Airport IATA: SQL 17 km (10 mi) from Half Moon Bay |
The exact GPS location of Half Moon Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside California. 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 California 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 Half Moon Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Half Moon Bay 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 United States map
Half Moon Bay sits within California, United States, in the North 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 Half Moon Bay 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 California. › Browse every city in California
Coordinates for Half Moon Bay 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 United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Half Moon Bay are latitude 37.4636° and longitude -122.4286°. In directional format: 37.4636° N, 122.4286° W. These coordinates mark the center of Half Moon Bay in California and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Half Moon Bay is a city in California, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within San Mateo County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Half Moon Bay sits at: Latitude 37° 27' 49" N and Longitude 122° 25' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Half Moon Bay has a population of approximately 12,657 people. This is roughly 0.032% of California's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in California.
The interactive satellite map of Half Moon Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.4636, -122.4286 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Half Moon Bay in California. For broader context, explore the California state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Half Moon Bay is San Carlos Airport (SQL), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Half Moon Bay is approximately 149 km (92 mi) from Sacramento, the capital of California, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in California.
Half Moon Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for California.
The closest cities to Half Moon Bay include El Granada, Highlands-Baywood Park, Moss Beach. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Half Moon Bay, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Half Moon Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Half Moon Bay is approximately 4,170 km (2,591 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,818 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Half Moon Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,666 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.
Half Moon Bay is approximately 2,856 km (1,775 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
