Dammam, Saudi Arabia — GPS Coordinates
26° 26' 3.9" N, 50° 6' 11.7" E
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,252,523 |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Dammam is a coastal city along the Persian Gulf. It serves as a significant administrative and economic hub, situated near the larger city of Dhahran and close to the oil-rich region of Al Khobar.
The coordinates 26.4344, 50.1033 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins with others, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into mapping services will help pinpoint locations accurately.
Geographic Facts About Dammam
- Sunrise
- 05:10
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:22
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 12m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Riyadh
- Antipode
- -26.434420, -129.896740
- 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.
Dammam Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 26.434420, 50.103260
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°26'3.9"N 50°6'11.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°26.065'N 50°6.196'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 410587E 2924106N
- Geohash · base32 index
- thewkhhpd
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HRGC4M3+Q86
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:26.434420,50.103260
Distances from Dammam
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khobar | 20 km | 13 mi | SSE (149°) |
| Thuqbah | 22 km | 14 mi | SSE (152°) |
| Manama, Bahrain | 53 km | 33 mi | ESE (115°) |
| Madīnat Ḩamad, Bahrain | 54 km | 33 mi | SE (131°) |
| Al Muharraq, Bahrain | 54 km | 34 mi | ESE (111°) |
| Ar Rifā‘, Bahrain | 56 km | 35 mi | SE (127°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Dammam?
The precise coordinates of Dammam are 26.4344° N latitude and 50.1033° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position), and the second indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Dammam in, and what does that mean for UTC?
Dammam is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Dammam is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use Dammam's coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '26.4344, 50.1033' into the search bar. The app will then display the exact location in Dammam.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.