36° 12' 4.5" N, 37° 9' 40.2" E
Located in the Middle East, Syria is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its geographic centroid is approximately at the coordinates 36.20° N latitude and 37.16° E longitude, reflecting its location in a region characterized by diverse landscapes and historical significance. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Syria for various reasons, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding its time zone, which is Eastern European Time (EET), can also assist in planning communications and travel across regions within the country.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | 36.201240 | 37.161170 | 2,098,210 |
| Damascus | 33.510200 | 36.291280 | 1,569,394 |
| Homs | 34.724050 | 36.725590 | 775,404 |
| Latakia | 35.531250 | 35.790880 | 709,000 |
| Ar Raqqah | 35.952830 | 39.007880 | 531,952 |
| Ḩamāh | 35.131790 | 36.757830 | 460,602 |
| Ţarţūs | 34.889020 | 35.886590 | 458,327 |
| Al Ḩasakah | 36.502370 | 40.747720 | 422,445 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 35.335880 | 40.140840 | 271,800 |
| Al Bāb | 36.370510 | 37.515700 | 130,745 |
| Idlib | 35.930620 | 36.633930 | 128,840 |
| Dūmā | 33.571750 | 36.402700 | 111,864 |
Syria is situated in the Middle East, a region in Western Asia. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude of 36.20° N indicating its position north of the Equator and the longitude of 37.16° E indicating its position east of the Prime Meridian.
Syria operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. This time zone is relevant considering Syria's longitudinal span, which ranges approximately from 32° E to 42° E, affecting local time calculations.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Syria, you can use the country page to enter specific coordinates or search for prominent cities. This will help you identify various locations and their respective geographic details.