Mashhad, Iran — GPS Coordinates
36° 17' 53.1" N, 59° 36' 20.4" E
| Country | Iran |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 2,307,177 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset | UTC+3:30 |
Located in northeastern Iran, Mashhad is the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province and is situated inland, approximately 24 kilometers from the Afghanistan border. It is known for its significant religious and cultural heritage, being one of the largest cities in the country and a pilgrimage site for millions each year.
The coordinates 36.2981, 59.6057 can be used for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. Inputting these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application can help you navigate to specific points of interest in Mashhad.
Geographic Facts About Mashhad
- Sunrise
- 04:46
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:30
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 44m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3:30
- Asia/Tehran
- Antipode
- -36.298070, -120.394330
- 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.
Mashhad Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.298070, 59.605670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°17'53.1"N 59°36'20.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°17.884'N 59°36.340'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 40N 733980E 4020160N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tq6qkrge8
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H8X7JX4+67F
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.298070,59.605670
Distances from Mashhad
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neyshābūr | 73 km | 46 mi | W (263°) |
| Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh | 119 km | 74 mi | SSW (197°) |
| Qūchān | 133 km | 82 mi | NW (313°) |
| Sabzevar | 173 km | 107 mi | W (267°) |
| Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | 213 km | 133 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Bojnūrd | 241 km | 150 mi | WNW (304°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Mashhad?
Mashhad is located at 36.2981° N latitude and 59.6057° E longitude. When reading GPS coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north/south) and the second represents longitude (east/west).
What time zone is Mashhad in?
Mashhad operates 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 Mashhad's coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 36.2981, 59.6057 in a maps application or navigation system, enter them directly into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and provide directions to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.