Cairo, Egypt — GPS Coordinates
30° 3' 45.5" N, 31° 14' 58.8" E
| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 9,606,916 |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
Located in the northeastern part of Egypt, Cairo sits near the Nile River and is surrounded by a vast desert landscape. It serves as the capital city and is a significant cultural and economic hub in the region, with proximity to historical sites such as the Pyramids of Giza.
The coordinates 30.0626, 31.2497 can be used for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates help pinpoint specific locations for navigation and exploration.
Geographic Facts About Cairo
- Sunrise
- 06:19
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:43
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 24m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Africa/Cairo
- Antipode
- -30.062630, -148.750330
- 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.
Cairo 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
Distances from Cairo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah | 4 km | 3 mi | NE (49°) |
| Madīnat an Naşr | 5 km | 3 mi | E (85°) |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 7 km | 4 mi | N (1°) |
| Giza | 7 km | 4 mi | SW (214°) |
| Al Khuşūş | 12 km | 7 mi | NNE (32°) |
| Qalyub | 14 km | 8 mi | NNW (342°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Cairo?
Cairo is located at 30.0626° N latitude and 31.2497° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south), and the second indicates longitude (east-west).
What time zone is Cairo in, and what is its UTC offset?
Cairo operates on Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2. This means that Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Cairo's coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '30.0626, 31.2497' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Cairo.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.