Alor Setar, Malaysia — GPS Coordinates
6° 7' 15.7" N, 100° 21' 36.5" E
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 417,800 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
The GPS coordinates of Alor Setar, Malaysia are 6.121040, 100.360140 in decimal degrees, which is 6° 7' 15.7" N, 100° 21' 36.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Alor Setar lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 417,800. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Alor Setar
- Sunrise
- 07:14
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 19:35
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 12h 20m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Antipode
- -6.121040, -79.639860
- 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.
Alor Setar Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.121040, 100.360140
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°7'15.7"N 100°21'36.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°7.262'N 100°21.608'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 650506E 676775N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w1p6gf218
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PR249C6+C36
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.121040,100.360140
Distances from Alor Setar
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungai Petani | 55 km | 34 mi | SSE (165°) |
| Kota Kuala Muda | 59 km | 37 mi | S (179°) |
| Tasek Glugor | 73 km | 45 mi | SSE (168°) |
| George Town | 79 km | 49 mi | S (182°) |
| Butterworth | 80 km | 50 mi | S (180°) |
| Paya Terubong | 84 km | 52 mi | S (186°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Alor Setar, Malaysia?
Alor Setar is located at latitude 6.121040 and longitude 100.360140 (6° 7' 15.7" N, 100° 21' 36.5" E).
What is the population of Alor Setar?
Alor Setar has an approximate population of 417,800.
What country is Alor Setar in?
Alor Setar is located in Malaysia, Asia.
What time zone is Alor Setar in?
Alor Setar uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8 all year).
Which major city is closest to Alor Setar?
The nearest major city is Sungai Petani, about 55 km (34 miles) to the SSE of Alor Setar.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.