Latitude and Longitude of Kuwait
29° 4' 37.0" N, 48° 5' 2.0" E
Located in the Middle East, Kuwait is situated in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It lies in the Northern Hemisphere at approximately 29.08° N latitude and 48.08° E longitude, bordered by Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south, featuring a roughly rectangular shape along the Persian Gulf. Individuals may seek out Kuwait's coordinates for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographical location is also useful for time-zone planning, as Kuwait operates on Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, which aids travelers and businesses in scheduling activities efficiently.
Kuwait Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 29.076940, 48.083890
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°4'37.0"N 48°5'2.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°4.616'N 48°5.033'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 216117E 3220023N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tj4jqjm97
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HXC33GM+QHC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:29.076940,48.083890
Major Cities in Kuwait
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aḩmadī | 29.076940 | 48.083890 | 637,411 |
| Ḩawallī | 29.332780 | 48.028610 | 164,212 |
| As Sālimīyah | 29.333890 | 48.076110 | 147,649 |
| Şabāḩ as Sālim | 29.257220 | 48.057220 | 139,163 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent and region is Kuwait located in, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Kuwait is located in the Middle East, specifically on the Arabian Peninsula. Its coordinates are approximately 29.08° N latitude and 48.08° E longitude, indicating its position north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is Kuwait's time zone, and what does its longitudinal span imply?
Kuwait operates on Arabia Standard Time, which is UTC+3. This longitudinal position means that it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time, affecting scheduling for both local and international activities.
How can I use this country page to find specific cities or regions within Kuwait?
The country page provides a framework for locating cities and sub-regions in Kuwait by utilizing the provided coordinates. Users can input these coordinates into mapping tools or geocoding apps to pinpoint specific locations within the country.