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Halifax: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Halifax (Canada) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude44°38′33.7″ N
Longitude63°34′36.8″ W
Decimal degrees44.64269, -63.57688
UTM zone20N · MC 63° W
UTM (WGS 84)E 454,251 · N 4,943,421
Scale factor (k)0.999626
Grid convergence−0.4054°
Magnetic declination (today)16.09° W · +7.8′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = −21.43 m
Approximate elevation60 m
Time zoneAmerica/Halifax (UTC−3)
Population471,559

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
HLFX HLFX00CANHalifax, Canada5 km
SHE2 SHE200CANShediac, Canada191 km
EPRT EPRT00USAEastport, United States271 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Halifax in?

Halifax is in UTM zone 20N, with central meridian 63° W. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 454,251 m and N 4,943,421 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Halifax?

Today the magnetic declination in Halifax is 16.09° W, changing by +7.8′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Halifax?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Halifax is N = −21.43 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Halifax

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