Latitude and Longitude of Gibraltar
36° 8' 41.1" N, 5° 21' 9.3" W
Located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is situated in Europe and spans the northern hemisphere. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and shares a land border with Spain to the north, offering a strategic viewpoint of the entrance to the Atlantic Ocean. Individuals may seek Gibraltar's coordinates for various purposes, including using geocoding applications, navigation systems, or mapping projects. Understanding its geographic location is also essential for time-zone planning, given its unique position at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.
Gibraltar Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.144740, -5.352570
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°8'41.1"N 5°21'9.3"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°8.684'N 5°21.154'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 288338E 4002566N
- Geohash · base32 index
- eykjw5yqk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8C8P4JVW+VXV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.144740,-5.352570
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is Gibraltar located in and how can I read its coordinates?
Gibraltar is located in Europe. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 36.14° N latitude and 5.35° W longitude, which can be read as degrees north and degrees west.
What time zone is Gibraltar in and how does its longitude affect it?
Gibraltar operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and observes daylight saving time. Its longitudinal position at approximately 5.35° W places it in line with this time zone.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Gibraltar using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Gibraltar, you can utilize the search feature on the country page, entering the names of specific areas for precise coordinates and mapping.