35° 41' 39.8" N, 51° 25' 17.4" E
Situated in the Middle East, Iran is located in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by several countries including Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Its geographic centroid is approximately at coordinates 35.69° N latitude and 51.42° E longitude, forming a broad, elongated shape that stretches from the Caspian Sea in the north to the Persian Gulf in the south. Individuals may look up coordinates in Iran for various reasons, such as utilizing geocoding apps for accurate location data, navigating through the region, or for mapping projects that require precise geographical information. Additionally, understanding its time zone is crucial for international travel and business planning in this pivotal country of the Middle East.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 35.694390 | 51.421510 | 7,153,309 |
| Mashhad | 36.298070 | 59.605670 | 2,307,177 |
| Isfahan | 32.652460 | 51.674620 | 1,547,164 |
| Karaj | 35.832660 | 50.991550 | 1,448,075 |
| Tabriz | 38.080000 | 46.291900 | 1,424,641 |
| Shiraz | 29.610310 | 52.531130 | 1,249,942 |
| Qom | 34.640100 | 50.876400 | 900,000 |
| Ahvaz | 31.319010 | 48.684200 | 841,145 |
| Kermanshah | 34.314170 | 47.065000 | 621,100 |
| Rasht | 37.276110 | 49.588620 | 594,590 |
| Kerman | 30.283210 | 57.078790 | 577,514 |
| Orūmīyeh | 37.552740 | 45.076050 | 577,307 |
| Zahedan | 29.496300 | 60.862900 | 551,980 |
| Hamadān | 34.799220 | 48.514560 | 528,256 |
| Āzādshahr | 34.790490 | 48.570110 | 514,102 |
| Arāk | 34.094930 | 49.698090 | 503,647 |
| Yazd | 31.897220 | 54.367500 | 477,905 |
| Eslamshahr | 35.552220 | 51.235040 | 450,000 |
| Ardabīl | 38.249800 | 48.293300 | 410,753 |
| Abadan | 30.339200 | 48.304300 | 370,180 |
Iran is located in the Middle East, which is part of the continent of Asia. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the first number representing latitude (35.69° N) and the second number representing longitude (51.42° E).
Iran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), which is UTC+3:30. The country's longitudinal span influences its local time, as regions further east or west can experience significant differences in sunrise and sunset times.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Iran, you can use the coordinates provided on the country page to search for specific locations or utilize mapping tools that allow you to input coordinates for precise navigation.