Shiraz, Iran — GPS Coordinates
29° 36' 37.1" N, 52° 31' 52.1" E
| Country | Iran |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,249,942 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset | UTC+3:30 |
Located in the southwestern part of Iran, Shiraz is an inland city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. It is situated near the Zagros Mountains and is a gateway to the Persian Gulf region, making it an important hub for trade and tourism.
The coordinates 29.6103, 52.5311 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop-pin with friends, or geotagging photos taken in this culturally vibrant city. These precise coordinates help ensure accurate navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Shiraz
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:47
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 21m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3:30
- Asia/Tehran
- Antipode
- -29.610310, -127.468870
- 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.
Shiraz Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 29.610310, 52.531130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°36'37.1"N 52°31'52.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°36.619'N 52°31.868'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 648257E 3276585N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tjm27qkh8
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HXJJG6J+4FC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:29.610310,52.531130
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Shiraz and how can I read them?
The coordinates for Shiraz are 29.6103° N latitude and 52.5311° E longitude. Latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position on the globe.
What time zone is Shiraz in, and what does that mean for UTC?
Shiraz is in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3:30. This means that Shiraz is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Shiraz in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '29.6103, 52.5311' into the search bar. This will pinpoint the location in Shiraz, allowing for route planning or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.