Giza, Egypt — GPS Coordinates
30° 0' 34.0" N, 31° 12' 31.0" E
| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,367,343 |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
Located in the northern part of Egypt, Giza lies on the west bank of the Nile River, near Cairo. This city is renowned for its proximity to the Giza Plateau, which is home to the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx, making it a significant historical and cultural site in the region.
The coordinates 30.0094, 31.2086 can be utilized in various applications such as GPS navigation for driving directions, sharing specific locations with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. This precise location ensures accurate mapping and exploration of Giza's landmarks.
Geographic Facts About Giza
- Sunrise
- 06:20
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:43
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 23m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Africa/Cairo
- Antipode
- -30.009440, -148.791390
- 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.
Giza Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 30.009440, 31.208610
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 30°0'34.0"N 31°12'31.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 30°0.566'N 31°12.517'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 327227E 3321183N
- Geohash · base32 index
- stq4wpj3t
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G2H2655+QCH
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:30.009440,31.208610
Distances from Giza
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 7 km | 4 mi | NNE (34°) |
| Kirdāsah | 10 km | 6 mi | WNW (284°) |
| Madīnat an Naşr | 11 km | 7 mi | NE (54°) |
| Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah | 11 km | 7 mi | NE (39°) |
| Al Ḩawāmidīyah | 13 km | 8 mi | SSE (162°) |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 13 km | 8 mi | NNE (17°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Giza?
The precise coordinates of Giza are 30.0094° N latitude and 31.2086° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude comes first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Giza in?
Giza operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2. This means it is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Giza's coordinates with a navigation app?
To use the coordinates 30.0094, 31.2086 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and direct you to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.