Latitude and Longitude of Libya
32° 53' 14.7" N, 13° 11' 14.4" E
Located in North Africa, Libya is positioned in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and sharing land borders with Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt. The country has a predominantly rectangular shape, characterized by vast desert landscapes and a coastline along the Mediterranean. Coordinates for Libya are useful for various applications, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Users may also need to reference these coordinates for time-zone planning or to pinpoint specific locations within the country for travel or research purposes.
Libya Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 32.887430, 13.187330
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 32°53'14.7"N 13°11'14.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 32°53.246'N 13°11.240'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33N 330442E 3640264N
- Geohash · base32 index
- smc7h4fxp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8F4MV5PP+XWG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:32.887430,13.187330
Major Cities in Libya
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 32.887430 | 13.187330 | 1,302,947 |
| Benghazi | 32.114860 | 20.068590 | 757,490 |
| Misratah | 32.375350 | 15.092540 | 355,657 |
| Zliten | 32.467390 | 14.568740 | 203,790 |
| Al Khums | 32.648610 | 14.261910 | 201,943 |
| Az Zāwīyah | 32.757100 | 12.727640 | 200,000 |
| Zawiya | 32.752220 | 12.727780 | 186,123 |
| Janzūr | 32.818680 | 13.017270 | 154,389 |
| Sabha | 27.037660 | 14.428320 | 149,329 |
| Tobruk | 32.089630 | 23.953850 | 141,499 |
| Ajdabiya | 30.755450 | 20.226250 | 131,773 |
| Al Ajaylat | 32.757180 | 12.376330 | 130,546 |
| Al Bayḑā’ | 32.762720 | 21.755060 | 129,439 |
| Al Jadīd | 27.050000 | 14.400000 | 126,386 |
| Sirte | 31.208920 | 16.588660 | 106,705 |
| Darnah | 32.767040 | 22.636690 | 102,581 |
| Al Jumayl | 32.852860 | 12.061200 | 102,000 |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | 32.683330 | 13.183330 | 100,069 |
| Tājūrā’ | 32.881670 | 13.350560 | 100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Libya located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Libya is situated in Africa, specifically in North Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 32.89° N latitude and 13.19° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north of the equator and degrees east of the Prime Meridian.
What is Libya's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Libya operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. The country's longitudinal span means that it experiences the same time zone across its territory, simplifying time-related planning.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Libya using the coordinates?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Libya, you can use the provided coordinates in mapping services or geocoding applications. By entering the coordinates, you can explore various locations and gain insights into the geographical layout of the country.