Rawalpindi, Pakistan — GPS Coordinates
33° 35' 50.4" N, 73° 2' 52.4" E
| Country | Pakistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 3,357,612 |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
Located in the northern part of Pakistan, Rawalpindi is adjacent to the capital city, Islamabad. It lies inland and is positioned near the Margalla Hills, which provide a scenic backdrop to the urban area. The coordinates 33.5973, 73.0479 place Rawalpindi within the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. Entering them into a GPS or mapping application will pinpoint Rawalpindi, aiding in navigation and exploration of the city.
Geographic Facts About Rawalpindi
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:02
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 36m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Asia/Karachi
- Antipode
- -33.597330, -106.952100
- 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.
Rawalpindi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 33.597330, 73.047900
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°35'50.4"N 73°2'52.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°35.840'N 73°2.874'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 43N 318868E 3719218N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ttgznhpye
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8J5MH2WX+W5J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:33.597330,73.047900
Distances from Rawalpindi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | 14 km | 9 mi | N (358°) |
| Wah Cantt | 34 km | 21 mi | NW (305°) |
| Abbottabad | 63 km | 39 mi | NNE (14°) |
| Chakwal | 76 km | 47 mi | SSW (194°) |
| New Mirpur City | 82 km | 51 mi | SE (127°) |
| Tordher | 83 km | 51 mi | WNW (302°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Rawalpindi?
The precise coordinates for Rawalpindi are 33.5973° N latitude and 73.0479° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north or south of the equator), while the second indicates the longitude (east or west of the prime meridian).
What is the time zone of Rawalpindi and its UTC offset?
Rawalpindi is in the Asia/Karachi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5 hours. This means it is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Rawalpindi?
To navigate using the coordinates 33.5973, 73.0479, simply input them into a maps application or GPS device. This will direct you to the exact location in Rawalpindi, facilitating easier travel and exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.