Tripoli, Libya — GPS Coordinates
32° 53' 14.7" N, 13° 11' 14.4" E
| Country | Libya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,302,947 |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the northwestern part of Libya, Tripoli is a coastal city situated along the Mediterranean Sea. It serves as the capital and is near the Gulf of Sidra, providing a significant maritime connection for the region.
The coordinates 32.8874, 13.1873 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations via drop-pin features, or geotagging photos. This precise information aids in navigating to and from Tripoli efficiently.
Geographic Facts About Tripoli
- Sunrise
- 06:27
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:00
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 33m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Tripoli
- Antipode
- -32.887430, -166.812670
- 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.
Tripoli 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
Distances from Tripoli
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tājūrā’ | 15 km | 9 mi | E (92°) |
| Janzūr | 18 km | 11 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | 23 km | 14 mi | S (181°) |
| Az Zāwīyah | 45 km | 28 mi | WSW (251°) |
| Zawiya | 46 km | 28 mi | WSW (251°) |
| Al Ajaylat | 77 km | 48 mi | W (259°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Tripoli?
The coordinates for Tripoli are 32.8874° N latitude and 13.1873° E longitude. When reading them, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), and the second represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Tripoli in, and what does this mean for UTC?
Tripoli is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that the local time is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate to Tripoli with a maps app?
You can enter the coordinates 32.8874, 13.1873 directly into most maps applications or navigation systems. This will pinpoint Tripoli's location, allowing you to get directions or explore nearby areas.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.