Basrah, Iraq — GPS Coordinates
30° 30' 30.7" N, 47° 46' 49.4" E
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,326,564 |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the southern region of Iraq, Basrah lies near the Shatt al-Arab waterway and is close to the Persian Gulf. This coastal city serves as a key port and economic center, contributing significantly to the nation’s trade and commerce.
The coordinates 30.5085, 47.7804 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates are essential for accurately pinpointing locations in Basrah on digital maps.
Geographic Facts About Basrah
- Sunrise
- 05:13
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:37
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 24m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Baghdad
- Antipode
- -30.508520, -132.219600
- 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.
Basrah Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 30.508520, 47.780400
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 30°30'30.7"N 47°46'49.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 30°30.511'N 47°46.824'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 766837E 3378424N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tj3vx3bth
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H29GQ5J+C52
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:30.508520,47.780400
Distances from Basrah
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | 3 km | 2 mi | E (100°) |
| Az Zubayr | 15 km | 9 mi | SSW (210°) |
| Khorramshahr, Iran | 39 km | 25 mi | E (101°) |
| Abadan, Iran | 54 km | 33 mi | ESE (110°) |
| Umm Qaşr | 54 km | 34 mi | SSE (166°) |
| Al Qurnah | 65 km | 41 mi | NNW (330°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Basrah, and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Basrah are 30.5085° N latitude and 47.7804° E longitude. Latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Basrah in, and what does its UTC offset mean?
Basrah is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Basrah is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Basrah with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates 30.5085, 47.7804 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize these coordinates 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.