Erbil, Iraq — GPS Coordinates
36° 11' 28.2" N, 44° 0' 33.9" E
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,612,700 |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the northern part of Iraq, Erbil is an inland city that serves as the capital of the Erbil Governorate. It lies approximately 350 kilometers north of Baghdad and is situated near the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, making it a significant cultural and economic hub in the Kurdish region.
The coordinates 36.1912, 44.0094 can be utilized for various practical applications, including driving directions, drop-pin sharing for meeting points, or geotagging photographs. Inputting these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application can help you navigate to specific locations within the city or its surroundings.
Geographic Facts About Erbil
- Sunrise
- 05:18
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:03
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 45m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Baghdad
- Antipode
- -36.191170, -135.990570
- 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.
Erbil Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.191170, 44.009430
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°11'28.2"N 44°0'33.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°11.470'N 44°0.566'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 410937E 4005607N
- Geohash · base32 index
- syrmckqsy
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H8652R5+FQ7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.191170,44.009430
Distances from Erbil
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soran | 70 km | 44 mi | NE (43°) |
| Mosul | 81 km | 51 mi | WNW (282°) |
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | 83 km | 51 mi | WNW (281°) |
| Kirkuk | 88 km | 54 mi | SSE (157°) |
| Ash Sharqāt | 103 km | 64 mi | SW (223°) |
| Sīnah | 111 km | 69 mi | NW (309°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Erbil?
The precise coordinates of Erbil are 36.1912° N latitude and 44.0094° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents the latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Erbil in, and what is its UTC offset?
Erbil is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Erbil's coordinates in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates 36.1912, 44.0094 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. The app will pinpoint the location, allowing you to get directions or explore nearby areas.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.