Ashkelon, Israel — GPS Coordinates
31° 40' 9.3" N, 34° 34' 17.4" E
| Country | Israel |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 144,073 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Ashkelon, Israel are 31.669260, 34.571490 in decimal degrees, which is 31° 40' 9.3" N, 34° 34' 17.4" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Ashkelon lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 144,073. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Ashkelon
- Sunrise
- 06:04
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:32
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 28m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Antipode
- -31.669260, -145.428510
- 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.
Ashkelon Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.669260, 34.571490
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°40'9.3"N 34°34'17.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°40.156'N 34°34.289'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 648974E 3504849N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sv8s4tnny
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G3PMH9C+PH5
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.669260,34.571490
Distances from Ashkelon
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdod | 16 km | 10 mi | NNE (28°) |
| Jabālyā, Palestinian Territory | 18 km | 11 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Gaza, Palestinian Territory | 21 km | 13 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Reẖovot | 34 km | 21 mi | NE (42°) |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 39 km | 24 mi | NNE (31°) |
| Bet Shemesh | 40 km | 25 mi | E (80°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Ashkelon, Israel?
Ashkelon is located at latitude 31.669260 and longitude 34.571490 (31° 40' 9.3" N, 34° 34' 17.4" E).
What is the population of Ashkelon?
Ashkelon has an approximate population of 144,073.
What country is Ashkelon in?
Ashkelon is located in Israel, Middle East.
What time zone is Ashkelon in?
Ashkelon uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+2 and UTC+3 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Ashkelon?
The nearest major city is Ashdod, about 16 km (10 miles) to the NNE of Ashkelon.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.