Kabul, Afghanistan — GPS Coordinates
34° 31' 41.3" N, 69° 10' 20.4" E
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,434,550 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
Located in the eastern part of Afghanistan, Kabul lies in a valley surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range. It serves as the capital city and is situated inland, approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, providing a strategic position in South Asia.
The coordinates 34.5281, 69.1723 are useful for various applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, and geotagging photographs. By entering these coordinates into mapping services, users can easily pinpoint specific locations in Kabul for navigation or exploration.
Geographic Facts About Kabul
- Sunrise
- 05:10
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:49
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 39m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+4:30
- Asia/Kabul
- Antipode
- -34.528130, -110.827670
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Kabul Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 34.528130, 69.172330
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 34°31'41.3"N 69°10'20.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 34°31.688'N 69°10.340'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 42N 515815E 3820730N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tw1hqj9ub
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8J6FG5HC+7W4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:34.528130,69.172330
Distances from Kabul
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardez | 104 km | 64 mi | S (177°) |
| Jalālābād | 118 km | 73 mi | E (95°) |
| Ghazni | 129 km | 80 mi | SSW (213°) |
| Baghlān | 183 km | 114 mi | NNW (347°) |
| Bannu, Pakistan | 217 km | 135 mi | SE (142°) |
| Peshawar, Pakistan | 229 km | 142 mi | ESE (104°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Kabul?
Kabul is located at 34.5281° N latitude and 69.1723° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is listed first, indicating the north-south position, while longitude indicates east-west.
Which time zone is Kabul in?
Kabul operates on Afghanistan Time (AFT), which is UTC+4:30. This means it is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 34.5281, 69.1723 with a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and provide you with directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.