Rabat, Morocco — GPS Coordinates
34° 0' 47.7" N, 6° 49' 57.2" W
| Country | Morocco |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,655,753 |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
Located on the northwest coast of Morocco, Rabat serves as the capital city and is positioned along the Atlantic Ocean. It lies near the Bou Regreg River and is part of the larger Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, characterized by a mix of modern and historical influences.
The coordinates 34.0132, -6.8326 can be utilized for various practical purposes. They allow for precise navigation, making it easy to share locations for meetings, explore the area through mapping applications, or geotag photos taken in and around the city.
Geographic Facts About Rabat
- Sunrise
- 06:44
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 20:23
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 13h 39m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Africa/Casablanca
- Antipode
- -34.013250, 173.167450
- 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.
Rabat Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 34.013250, -6.832550
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 34°0'47.7"N 6°49'57.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 34°0.795'N 6°49.953'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 29N 700146E 3765743N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ey51kxbtw
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8C6M2578+8X4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:34.013250,-6.832550
Distances from Rabat
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salé | 5 km | 3 mi | NE (35°) |
| Salé Al Jadida | 9 km | 5 mi | ESE (102°) |
| Temara | 12 km | 7 mi | SW (216°) |
| Kenitra | 36 km | 22 mi | NE (40°) |
| Mohammedia | 63 km | 39 mi | SW (235°) |
| Khemisset | 74 km | 46 mi | ESE (106°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Rabat?
The coordinates for Rabat are 34.0132° N latitude and -6.8326° W longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates the north-south position while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Rabat in?
Rabat is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which operates on UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+0 during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar in the format '34.0132, -6.8326'. This will provide you with a precise location and directions.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.