Tangier, Morocco — GPS Coordinates
35° 46' 2.2" N, 5° 47' 59.1" W
| Country | Morocco |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,035,141 |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
Located in northern Morocco, Tangier lies along the Mediterranean Sea at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. This coastal city connects Africa with Europe, making it a significant cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates 35.7673, -5.7998 can be utilized for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting points, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping services for navigation purposes.
Geographic Facts About Tangier
- Sunrise
- 06:37
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 20:22
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 13h 45m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Africa/Casablanca
- Antipode
- -35.767270, 174.200250
- 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.
Tangier Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.767270, -5.799750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°46'2.2"N 5°47'59.1"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°46.036'N 5°47.985'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 246894E 3961752N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ey7gkp0z2
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8C7PQ682+W42
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.767270,-5.799750
Distances from Tangier
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tétouan | 44 km | 28 mi | ESE (118°) |
| Algeciras, Spain | 51 km | 32 mi | NE (38°) |
| Larache | 72 km | 44 mi | SSW (207°) |
| Ksar El Kebir | 86 km | 53 mi | S (186°) |
| Cadiz, Spain | 95 km | 59 mi | NNW (333°) |
| Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | 107 km | 66 mi | NNW (344°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Tangier?
The precise coordinates of Tangier are 35.7673° N latitude and -5.7998° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that the first number represents latitude (north-south position), while the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Tangier in?
Tangier is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour. This means that the local time is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use Tangier's coordinates in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 35.7673, -5.7998 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions or a map view of the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.