Current Date And Time In South Lake Tahoe, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:46:26 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 21,706
District: El Dorado County
Explore the interactive satellite map of South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe — 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 South Lake Tahoe.
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) | 38.9332° N | 119.9844° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.9332 | -119.9844 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 55' 60" N | 119° 59' 4" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 55.9944' N | 119° 59.061' W |
| City | South Lake Tahoe |
| State | California (State of California) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | El Dorado County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 21,706 |
| Area (km²) | 43.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16.60 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 504.79 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,901 m / 6,237 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.9332, -119.9844 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from South Lake Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoma | California | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | California | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Tahoe City | California | NW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Dollar Point | California | N | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Carnelian Bay | California | N | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Kings Beach | California | N | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 South Lake Tahoe, 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 |
Truckee Tahoe Airport IATA: TKF 45 km (28 mi) from South Lake Tahoe |
The exact GPS location of South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of South Lake Tahoe 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
South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe are latitude 38.9332° and longitude -119.9844°. In directional format: 38.9332° N, 119.9844° W. These coordinates mark the center of South Lake Tahoe in California and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
South Lake Tahoe is a city in California, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within El Dorado County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, South Lake Tahoe sits at: Latitude 38° 55' 60" N and Longitude 119° 59' 4" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
South Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 21,706 people. This is roughly 0.055% 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 South Lake Tahoe is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.9332, -119.9844 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate South Lake Tahoe in California. For broader context, explore the California state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to South Lake Tahoe is Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
South Lake Tahoe is approximately 137 km (85 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.
South Lake Tahoe sits at an elevation of approximately 1,901 meters (6,237 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 South Lake Tahoe include Tahoma, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Tahoe City. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in South Lake Tahoe, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 08:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from South Lake Tahoe's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
South Lake Tahoe is approximately 4,334 km (2,693 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,390 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of South Lake Tahoe — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,413 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.
South Lake Tahoe is approximately 2,606 km (1,619 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.
