Shymkent, Kazakhstan — GPS Coordinates
42° 18' 35.6" N, 69° 36' 1.5" E
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,200,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
Located in southern Kazakhstan, Shymkent is situated at coordinates 42.3099° N latitude and 69.6004° E longitude. This city is inland and lies close to the border with Uzbekistan, making it a significant point in the region.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop pin for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the area. They provide a precise reference for navigation and location identification.
Geographic Facts About Shymkent
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:32
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 08m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Asia/Almaty
- Antipode
- -42.309880, -110.399580
- 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.
Shymkent Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 42.309880, 69.600420
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 42°18'35.6"N 69°36'1.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 42°18.593'N 69°36.025'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 42N 549483E 4684357N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tx92xy32z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8JJF8J52+X53
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:42.309880,69.600420
Distances from Shymkent
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirchiq, Uzbekistan | 94 km | 58 mi | S (181°) |
| Yunusobod, Uzbekistan | 108 km | 67 mi | SSW (194°) |
| Chilanzar, Uzbekistan | 119 km | 74 mi | SSW (197°) |
| Tashkent, Uzbekistan | 121 km | 75 mi | SSW (195°) |
| Sergeli, Uzbekistan | 128 km | 79 mi | SSW (194°) |
| Angren, Uzbekistan | 151 km | 94 mi | SSE (162°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Shymkent?
The precise coordinates of Shymkent are 42.3099° N latitude and 69.6004° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Shymkent in?
Shymkent is in the Asia/Almaty time zone, which has a UTC offset of +6 hours.
How can I use Shymkent's coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '42.3099, 69.6004' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location of Shymkent.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.