Amman, Jordan — GPS Coordinates
31° 57' 18.8" N, 35° 56' 42.1" E
| Country | Jordan |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,275,857 |
| Timezone | Asia/Amman |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northwestern Jordan, Amman is an inland city situated on a hilly landscape. It lies east of the Jordan River and is a significant cultural and economic center in the region.
The coordinates 31.9552, 35.9450 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These precise coordinates help ensure accurate navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Amman
- Sunrise
- 05:58
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:27
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 29m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Amman
- Antipode
- -31.955220, -144.054970
- 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.
Amman 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
Distances from Amman
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khuraybat as Sūq | 9 km | 5 mi | SSW (195°) |
| Ḩayy Khildā | 11 km | 7 mi | WNW (292°) |
| Russeifa | 12 km | 7 mi | NE (54°) |
| Wādī as Sīr | 12 km | 7 mi | W (270°) |
| Ṣuwayliḥ | 12 km | 8 mi | NW (308°) |
| Zarqa | 19 km | 12 mi | NE (46°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Amman?
The precise coordinates of Amman are 31.9552° N latitude and 35.9450° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north-south position) and the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Amman in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Amman operates on Asia/Amman time zone, which is UTC+2. This means that Amman is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Amman with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 31.9552, 35.9450 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will pinpoint the location on the map, allowing for easy navigation or route planning.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.