Tehran, Iran — GPS Coordinates
35° 41' 39.8" N, 51° 25' 17.4" E
| Country | Iran |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 7,153,309 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| UTC offset | UTC+3:30 |
Located in northern Iran, Tehran is situated in the central part of the country, surrounded by the Alborz mountain range. This inland city serves as the political, economic, and cultural capital of Iran, making it a significant hub in the region.
The coordinates 35.6944, 51.4215 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates help pinpoint exact locations in mapping applications.
Geographic Facts About Tehran
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 13h 40m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3:30
- Asia/Tehran
- Antipode
- -35.694390, -128.578490
- 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.
Tehran Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.694390, 51.421510
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°41'39.8"N 51°25'17.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°41.663'N 51°25.291'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 538136E 3950135N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tnke41unb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H7HMCVC+QJ2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.694390,51.421510
Distances from Tehran
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andīsheh | 14 km | 9 mi | WNW (294°) |
| Eslamshahr | 23 km | 14 mi | SW (227°) |
| Nasīm Shahr | 27 km | 17 mi | WSW (238°) |
| Nasimshahr | 28 km | 17 mi | WSW (239°) |
| Shahr-e Qods | 28 km | 18 mi | W (276°) |
| Golestān | 29 km | 18 mi | SW (228°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Tehran?
Tehran is located at 35.6944° N latitude and 51.4215° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north/south), and the second represents longitude (east/west).
What time zone is Tehran in, and what is its UTC offset?
Tehran operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3:30 hours.
How can I use Tehran's coordinates with a maps application?
You can enter the coordinates 35.6944, 51.4215 directly into most maps apps or navigation systems to find specific locations in Tehran.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.