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Nashville Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for Nashville, United States.
At a glance
Nashville Coordinates
- Country
- United States
- State / Region
- Tennessee
- Elevation
- 182 m
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
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Reference data
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36.1627, -86.781636°9'45.72"N 86°46'53.76"W36°9.762'N 86°46.896'WLive snapshot
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Where is Nashville?
Nashville is located in United States in Tennessee, at approximately 36.1627° latitude and -86.7816° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 182 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago.
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What Nashville's coordinates mean
Latitude
36.1627° places Nashville north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
86.7816° places the city west of the prime meridian. Longitude influences local solar time and the appropriate civil time zone.
Elevation and time zone
The listed elevation is an approximate terrain value, not a survey measurement. Nashville uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of Nashville?
Nashville is located at approximately 36.1627° latitude and -86.7816° longitude.
Where is Nashville?
Nashville is located in United States in Tennessee, at approximately 36.1627° latitude and -86.7816° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 182 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago.
What is the elevation of Nashville?
The approximate terrain elevation is 182 metres (597 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is Nashville in?
Nashville uses America/Chicago. Follow the time-zone link for the current UTC offset and daylight-saving status.
Are these coordinates exact?
They represent an approximate city center, not a legal boundary, building entrance or survey monument.
How can I check sunrise and sunset in Nashville?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 6:25 AM and sunset is 7:07 PM. Open the Sun & Moon tool with this city’s coordinates for a seven-day table.
Data sources and accuracy
Coordinates, elevation and geographic metadata come from the project city data set and are presented as approximate reference values. Local time uses the listed IANA time-zone identifier; live weather is attributed in the result card. Verify coordinates and conditions before safety-critical use.