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New Orleans Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for New Orleans, United States.
At a glance
New Orleans Coordinates
- Country
- United States
- State / Region
- Louisiana
- Elevation
- 1 m
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
Map location
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Reference data
Geographic Information
Coordinate formats
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29.9511, -90.071529°57'3.96"N 90°4'17.40"W29°57.066'N 90°4.290'WLive snapshot
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Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans is located in United States in Louisiana, at approximately 29.9511° latitude and -90.0715° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 1 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Houston, Atlanta, Dallas.
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What New Orleans's coordinates mean
Latitude
29.9511° places New Orleans north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
90.0715° 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. New Orleans uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of New Orleans?
New Orleans is located at approximately 29.9511° latitude and -90.0715° longitude.
Where is New Orleans?
New Orleans is located in United States in Louisiana, at approximately 29.9511° latitude and -90.0715° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 1 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Houston, Atlanta, Dallas.
What is the elevation of New Orleans?
The approximate terrain elevation is 1 metres (3 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 6:42 AM and sunset is 7:16 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.