Bet Shemesh, Israel — GPS Coordinates
31° 43' 50.6" N, 34° 59' 34.5" E
| Country | Israel |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 124,957 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Bet Shemesh, Israel are 31.730720, 34.992930 in decimal degrees, which is 31° 43' 50.6" N, 34° 59' 34.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bet Shemesh lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 124,957. 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 Bet Shemesh
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:31
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 30m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Antipode
- -31.730720, -145.007070
- 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.
Bet Shemesh Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.730720, 34.992930
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°43'50.6"N 34°59'34.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°43.843'N 34°59.576'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 688808E 3512316N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sv8us23hf
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G3PPXJV+75M
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.730720,34.992930
Distances from Bet Shemesh
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 22 km | 13 mi | ENE (79°) |
| West Jerusalem | 22 km | 14 mi | ENE (75°) |
| East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory | 24 km | 15 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Hebron, Palestinian Territory | 24 km | 15 mi | SSE (157°) |
| Reẖovot | 25 km | 16 mi | NW (317°) |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 33 km | 20 mi | NW (324°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bet Shemesh, Israel?
Bet Shemesh is located at latitude 31.730720 and longitude 34.992930 (31° 43' 50.6" N, 34° 59' 34.5" E).
What is the population of Bet Shemesh?
Bet Shemesh has an approximate population of 124,957.
What country is Bet Shemesh in?
Bet Shemesh is located in Israel, Middle East.
What time zone is Bet Shemesh in?
Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh?
The nearest major city is Jerusalem, about 22 km (13 miles) to the ENE of Bet Shemesh.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.