Mosul, Iraq — GPS Coordinates
36° 20' 6.0" N, 43° 7' 8.0" E
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,683,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northern Iraq, Mosul lies along the Tigris River, approximately 400 kilometers northwest of Baghdad. This inland city is surrounded by a diverse landscape, featuring agricultural areas and historical sites that reflect its rich cultural heritage.
The coordinates 36.3350, 43.1189 can be used for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations with others, or geotagging photographs. These GPS coordinates help ensure accurate navigation and location tracking in Mosul.
Geographic Facts About Mosul
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:07
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 46m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Baghdad
- Antipode
- -36.335000, -136.881110
- 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.
Mosul Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.335000, 43.118890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°20'6.0"N 43°7'8.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°20.100'N 43°7.133'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 331171E 4022748N
- Geohash · base32 index
- syqwtnw4w
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H8584P9+2H2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.335000,43.118890
Distances from Mosul
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | 1 km | 1 mi | WSW (258°) |
| Sīnah | 53 km | 33 mi | N (352°) |
| Dihok | 60 km | 37 mi | N (349°) |
| Erbil | 81 km | 51 mi | E (101°) |
| Ash Sharqāt | 91 km | 57 mi | S (174°) |
| Silopi, Turkey | 117 km | 73 mi | NNW (330°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Mosul?
The GPS coordinates for Mosul are 36.3350° N latitude and 43.1189° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note the first number as the latitude (north-south) and the second as the longitude (east-west).
What is the time zone of Mosul and its UTC offset?
Mosul is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Mosul's coordinates with a navigation app?
To use the coordinates 36.3350, 43.1189 in a maps app or navigation system, enter them directly into the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and provide directions to that specific location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.