Amritsar, India — GPS Coordinates
31° 37' 20.4" N, 74° 52' 31.2" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,159,227 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Located in the northwestern part of India, Amritsar is situated in the state of Punjab. This inland city is approximately 28 kilometers from the India-Pakistan border and is known for its significant cultural and historical heritage, notably the Golden Temple.
The coordinates 31.6223, 74.8753 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop-pin location with others, or geotagging photographs taken in the area. These coordinates provide precise navigation to explore the city's landmarks and attractions.
Geographic Facts About Amritsar
- Sunrise
- 05:52
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:22
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 29m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -31.622340, -105.124660
- 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.
Amritsar Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.622340, 74.875340
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°37'20.4"N 74°52'31.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°37.340'N 74°52.520'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 43N 488177E 3498583N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ttt5zudt3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8J3PJVCG+W4P
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.622340,74.875340
Distances from Amritsar
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batāla | 37 km | 23 mi | NE (56°) |
| Lahore, Pakistan | 50 km | 31 mi | W (262°) |
| Narowal, Pakistan | 53 km | 33 mi | N (360°) |
| Model Town, Pakistan | 54 km | 34 mi | WSW (253°) |
| Muridke, Pakistan | 62 km | 38 mi | WNW (289°) |
| Kasur, Pakistan | 69 km | 43 mi | SW (216°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Amritsar?
The precise coordinates for Amritsar are 31.6223° N latitude and 74.8753° E longitude. When reading GPS coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south) and the second represents longitude (east-west).
What time zone is Amritsar in and what is its UTC offset?
Amritsar is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '31.6223, 74.8753' into the search bar. This will provide you with directions to the specified location in Amritsar.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.