Asmara, Eritrea — GPS Coordinates
15° 20' 17.0" N, 38° 55' 54.6" E
| Country | Eritrea |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 563,930 |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Asmara, Eritrea are 15.338050, 38.931840 in decimal degrees, which is 15° 20' 17.0" N, 38° 55' 54.6" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Asmara lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 563,930. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Asmara
- Sunrise
- 06:09
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:52
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 43m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Asmara
- Antipode
- -15.338050, -141.068160
- 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.
Asmara Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 15.338050, 38.931840
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°20'17.0"N 38°55'54.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°20.283'N 38°55.910'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 492684E 1695718N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sfexmbjq9
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7G7W8WQJ+6PG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:15.338050,38.931840
Distances from Asmara
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ādīgrat, Ethiopia | 131 km | 81 mi | SSE (154°) |
| Inda Silasē, Ethiopia | 154 km | 96 mi | SSW (207°) |
| Mek'ele, Ethiopia | 213 km | 132 mi | SSE (164°) |
| Kassala, Sudan | 272 km | 169 mi | W (273°) |
| Gonder, Ethiopia | 343 km | 213 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Weldiya, Ethiopia | 397 km | 247 mi | S (170°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Asmara, Eritrea?
Asmara is located at latitude 15.338050 and longitude 38.931840 (15° 20' 17.0" N, 38° 55' 54.6" E).
What is the population of Asmara?
Asmara has an approximate population of 563,930.
What country is Asmara in?
Asmara is located in Eritrea, Africa.
What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara uses the Africa/Asmara time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Asmara?
The nearest major city is Ādīgrat, Ethiopia, about 131 km (81 miles) to the SSE of Asmara.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.