Latitude and Longitude of Jordan
31° 57' 18.8" N, 35° 56' 42.1" E
Located in the Middle East, Jordan is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Israel. Its geographic centroid is approximately at coordinates 31.96° N latitude and 35.95° E longitude, giving it a distinctive shape that includes the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Individuals may seek out Jordan's coordinates for various reasons, such as using geocoding applications for accurate location data, navigation purposes, or for mapping projects that require precise geographic information. Understanding time zones is also essential for planning activities or communications across different regions.
Jordan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 31.955220, 35.945030
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°57'18.8"N 35°56'42.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°57.313'N 35°56.702'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 778363E 3539261N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sv9tccq2e
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G3QXW4W+32J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:31.955220,35.945030
Major Cities in Jordan
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 31.955220 | 35.945030 | 1,275,857 |
| Zarqa | 32.072750 | 36.087960 | 792,665 |
| Irbid | 32.555560 | 35.850000 | 569,068 |
| Russeifa | 32.017780 | 36.046390 | 268,237 |
| Ḩayy Khildā | 31.992020 | 35.840020 | 251,000 |
| Khuraybat as Sūq | 31.879130 | 35.920980 | 186,158 |
| Wādī as Sīr | 31.954500 | 35.818310 | 181,212 |
| Ar Ramthā | 32.558730 | 36.008160 | 155,693 |
| Ṣuwayliḥ | 32.022100 | 35.843940 | 151,016 |
| ‘Ajlūn | 32.333260 | 35.752790 | 125,557 |
| As Salţ | 32.039170 | 35.727220 | 107,874 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Jordan located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Jordan is located in the Middle East, part of the Asian continent. The coordinates 31.96° N and 35.95° E indicate its latitude and longitude, respectively, with the first number representing the north-south position and the second the east-west position.
What is the time zone of Jordan, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Jordan operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC+3. Its longitudinal span means that local time can vary depending on the specific location within the country.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Jordan using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Jordan, users can utilize the search functionality on the country page, which allows for entering specific coordinates or city names to retrieve detailed geographic information.