Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — GPS Coordinates
24° 41' 15.8" N, 46° 43' 18.7" E
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 4,205,961 |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the central region of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is an inland city situated on the Arabian Peninsula. It serves as the capital and is surrounded by desert landscapes, making it a significant urban center in the country.
The coordinates 24.6877, 46.7219 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos to mark your visit to this vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About Riyadh
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:33
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 07m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Riyadh
- Antipode
- -24.687730, -133.278150
- 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.
Riyadh Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 24.687730, 46.721850
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 24°41'15.8"N 46°43'18.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 24°41.264'N 46°43.311'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 674205E 2731465N
- Geohash · base32 index
- th3hrnmb6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HP8MPQC+3PX
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:24.687730,46.721850
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Riyadh?
The precise coordinates for Riyadh are 24.6877° N latitude and 46.7219° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Riyadh in, and what is its UTC offset?
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Riyadh?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '24.6877, 46.7219' into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location in Riyadh.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.