Makkah, Saudi Arabia — GPS Coordinates
21° 25' 35.9" N, 39° 49' 32.3" E
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,578,722 |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the western region of Saudi Arabia, Makkah is an inland city situated near the Red Sea coast and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains. It holds significant religious importance as the holiest city in Islam, attracting millions of pilgrims annually.
The coordinates 21.4266, 39.8256 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations, or geotagging photographs. Utilizing these precise coordinates enhances navigation and location accuracy in Makkah.
Geographic Facts About Makkah
- Sunrise
- 05:58
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:57
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 59m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Riyadh
- Antipode
- -21.426640, -140.174370
- 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.
Makkah Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 21.426640, 39.825630
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 21°25'35.9"N 39°49'32.3"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 21°25.598'N 39°49.538'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 585563E 2369591N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sgu3fk85h
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7GHXCRGG+M72
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:21.426640,39.825630
Distances from Makkah
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’if | 64 km | 39 mi | ESE (106°) |
| Jeddah | 67 km | 41 mi | W (276°) |
| Sabt Alalayah | 303 km | 188 mi | SE (132°) |
| Port Sudan, Sudan | 338 km | 210 mi | SW (234°) |
| Madinah | 339 km | 211 mi | N (356°) |
| Sulţānah | 342 km | 212 mi | N (356°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Makkah?
The coordinates for Makkah are 21.4266° N latitude and 39.8256° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Makkah in and what is its UTC offset?
Makkah is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Makkah is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use Makkah's coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 21.4266, 39.8256 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most mapping services will recognize the coordinates and provide directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.