Latitude and Longitude of Egypt
30° 3' 45.5" N, 31° 14' 58.8" E
Located in the northeastern corner of Africa, this country straddles the boundary between Africa and Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It lies predominantly in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west, with a broad triangular shape extending towards the Red Sea. Coordinates for this region are essential for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. They assist users in efficiently planning travel routes, understanding regional geography, and synchronizing activities across different time zones.
Egypt Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 30.062630, 31.249670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 30°3'45.5"N 31°14'58.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 30°3.758'N 31°14.980'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 331278E 3327017N
- Geohash · base32 index
- stq5p0erd
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G2H367X+3V3
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:30.062630,31.249670
Major Cities in Egypt
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 30.062630 | 31.249670 | 9,606,916 |
| Alexandria | 31.201760 | 29.915820 | 5,263,542 |
| Giza | 30.009440 | 31.208610 | 4,367,343 |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 30.125110 | 31.250530 | 1,240,289 |
| Port Said | 31.265310 | 32.301900 | 780,515 |
| Suez | 29.973710 | 32.526270 | 699,541 |
| Madīnat an Naşr | 30.066670 | 31.300000 | 668,413 |
| Al Mansurah | 31.036370 | 31.380690 | 621,953 |
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 30.970630 | 31.166900 | 592,573 |
| Tanta | 30.788470 | 31.001920 | 576,648 |
| Assiut | 27.180960 | 31.183680 | 528,669 |
| Al Fayyum | 29.309950 | 30.841800 | 519,047 |
| Al Khuşūş | 30.152930 | 31.315010 | 488,904 |
| Esna | 25.293360 | 32.554020 | 462,787 |
| Zagazig | 30.587680 | 31.502000 | 430,445 |
| Ismailia | 30.604270 | 32.272250 | 429,465 |
| Luxor | 25.698930 | 32.642100 | 422,407 |
| Kom Ombo | 24.476690 | 32.946260 | 409,311 |
| Aswān | 24.090820 | 32.899420 | 379,774 |
| 6th of October City | 29.816670 | 31.050000 | 368,650 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Egypt located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Egypt is situated in Africa, specifically in the northeastern region. Its coordinates are approximately 30.06° N latitude and 31.25° E longitude, indicating its position in the northern hemisphere.
What is the time zone of Egypt and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Egypt operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. The longitudinal span of the country means that local time is consistent across its territory.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Egypt using the country coordinates page?
You can use the country coordinates page to locate specific cities or regions by entering their names or coordinates into the search functionalities available, allowing for precise navigation and mapping.