Karbala, Iraq — GPS Coordinates
32° 36' 57.7" N, 44° 1' 29.6" E
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,218,732 |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in central Iraq, Karbala lies approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Baghdad. It is situated inland, away from major water bodies, and is known for its significant religious and historical sites, particularly for Shia Muslims.
The coordinates 32.6160, 44.0249 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop-pin location with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates pinpoint the exact location within Karbala, enhancing navigation and location-based services.
Geographic Facts About Karbala
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:57
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 33m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Baghdad
- Antipode
- -32.616030, -135.975120
- 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.
Karbala Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 32.616030, 44.024880
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 32°36'57.7"N 44°1'29.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 32°36.962'N 44°1.493'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 408514E 3609141N
- Geohash · base32 index
- svz39c9fn
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H46J28F+CX6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:32.616030,44.024880
Distances from Karbala
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah | 41 km | 25 mi | ESE (114°) |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | 43 km | 26 mi | NE (45°) |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 59 km | 37 mi | NNE (33°) |
| Najaf | 72 km | 45 mi | SSE (155°) |
| Kufa | 74 km | 46 mi | SSE (148°) |
| Abū Ghurayb | 78 km | 49 mi | N (11°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Karbala?
The exact coordinates for Karbala are 32.6160° N latitude and 44.0249° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Karbala in, and what does that mean for UTC?
Karbala is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3. This means that the local time in Karbala is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Karbala's coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 32.6160, 44.0249 in a maps app or navigation system, simply input them into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and direct you to the specific location within Karbala.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.