Karaj, Iran — GPS Coordinates
35° 49' 57.6" N, 50° 59' 29.6" E
| Country | Iran |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,448,075 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset | UTC+3:30 |
Located in northern Iran, Karaj is situated in the Alborz Province, approximately 20 kilometers west of Tehran. This inland city lies at the foothills of the Alborz mountain range, playing a significant role in the region's economy and transportation networks.
The coordinates 35.8327, 50.9915 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as providing driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos. These coordinates enable accurate navigation and location identification in digital mapping services.
Geographic Facts About Karaj
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:03
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 42m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3:30
- Asia/Tehran
- Antipode
- -35.832660, -129.008450
- 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.
Karaj Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.832660, 50.991550
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°49'57.6"N 50°59'29.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°49.960'N 50°59.493'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 499237E 3965388N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tnk7b74um
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H7GRXMR+3J7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.832660,50.991550
Distances from Karaj
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fardīs | 9 km | 5 mi | S (177°) |
| Moḩammad Shahr | 10 km | 6 mi | SW (221°) |
| Kamālshahr | 11 km | 7 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Shahr-e Qods | 16 km | 10 mi | SE (139°) |
| Shahre Jadide Andisheh | 17 km | 11 mi | S (172°) |
| Shahrīār | 20 km | 13 mi | SSE (163°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Karaj and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Karaj are 35.8327° N latitude and 50.9915° E longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Karaj in and what is its UTC offset?
Karaj is in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3:30. This means it is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Karaj with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates of Karaj in a maps app, simply enter '35.8327, 50.9915' into the search bar. This will provide you with directions, points of interest, and other navigation options.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.