Latitude and Longitude of Saudi Arabia
21° 29' 24.4" N, 39° 11' 10.5" E
Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia is positioned in the Middle East, straddling both the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. It shares borders with Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, and features a broad, rectangular shape extending from the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf. Individuals may seek coordinates for Saudi Arabia for various reasons, including the use of geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the country's coordinates can also assist in time-zone planning, as it lies within the Arabian Standard Time zone (UTC+3).
Saudi Arabia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 21.490120, 39.186240
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 21°29'24.4"N 39°11'10.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 21°29.407'N 39°11.174'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 519292E 2376404N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sggf78nt1
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7GHXF5RP+2FX
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:21.490120,39.186240
Major Cities in Saudi Arabia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | 21.490120 | 39.186240 | 4,697,000 |
| Riyadh | 24.687730 | 46.721850 | 4,205,961 |
| Makkah | 21.426640 | 39.825630 | 1,578,722 |
| Madinah | 24.468610 | 39.614170 | 1,300,000 |
| Dammam | 26.434420 | 50.103260 | 1,252,523 |
| Sulţānah | 24.492580 | 39.585720 | 946,697 |
| Buraydah | 26.325990 | 43.974970 | 745,353 |
| Ta’if | 21.270280 | 40.415830 | 688,693 |
| Tabuk | 28.399800 | 36.571510 | 667,000 |
| Ha'il | 27.521880 | 41.690730 | 605,930 |
| Najrān | 17.493260 | 44.127660 | 505,652 |
| Al Kharj | 24.155410 | 47.334570 | 425,300 |
| Khamis Mushait | 18.300000 | 42.733330 | 387,553 |
| Al Hufūf | 25.364670 | 49.587640 | 293,179 |
| Al Mubarraz | 25.407680 | 49.590280 | 290,802 |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 28.432790 | 45.970770 | 271,642 |
| Thuqbah | 26.260220 | 50.204860 | 248,888 |
| Al Jubayl | 27.017400 | 49.622510 | 237,274 |
| Abha | 18.216390 | 42.505280 | 210,886 |
| Yanbu | 24.089540 | 38.061800 | 200,161 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Saudi Arabia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East, which is part of the continent of Asia. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 21.49° N latitude and 39.19° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north and east of the equator and prime meridian, respectively.
What is the time zone of Saudi Arabia and how is it related to its longitudinal span?
Saudi Arabia operates on Arabian Standard Time, which is UTC+3. This time zone is consistent across the country and reflects its longitudinal position, allowing for uniform timekeeping without daylight saving adjustments.
How can I identify specific cities or sub-regions within Saudi Arabia using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Saudi Arabia, you can use the country coordinates as a reference point in mapping tools. By inputting the main coordinates, you can explore the surrounding areas and find specific locations based on their latitude and longitude.