Latitude and Longitude of Bahrain
26° 15' 26.0" N, 50° 36' 43.0" E
Located in the Middle East, Bahrain is positioned in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is situated at a geographic centroid of approximately 26.26° N latitude and 50.61° E longitude, making it a significant island nation bordered by the Persian Gulf and connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Bahrain for various purposes such as geocoding applications, navigation assistance, and mapping projects. Understanding the precise location is also essential for planning activities that are time zone-dependent, given that Bahrain operates on Arabian Standard Time, UTC+3.
Bahrain Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 26.257220, 50.611940
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°15'26.0"N 50°36'43.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°15.433'N 50°36.716'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 461249E 2904228N
- Geohash · base32 index
- thevreyrr
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HRG7J46+VQP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:26.257220,50.611940
Major Cities in Bahrain
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | 26.257220 | 50.611940 | 176,583 |
| Manama | 26.227870 | 50.585650 | 147,074 |
| Madīnat Ḩamad | 26.115280 | 50.506940 | 133,550 |
| Ar Rifā‘ | 26.130000 | 50.555000 | 115,495 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is Bahrain located in and how can I read its coordinates?
Bahrain is located in the Middle East, specifically in the continent of Asia. Its coordinates are approximately 26.26° N latitude and 50.61° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north of the equator and degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
What is Bahrain's time zone and how does it relate to its longitudinal position?
Bahrain operates on Arabian Standard Time, which is UTC+3. This time zone is consistent with its longitudinal position of approximately 50.61° E, allowing for effective synchronization with neighboring regions.
How can I locate specific cities or sub-regions within Bahrain using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Bahrain, you can use the coordinates provided on the country page. Inputting specific latitude and longitude values into mapping tools will help you find desired locations within the nation.