Latitude and Longitude of Syria
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.
Syria Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.201240, 37.161170
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°12'4.5"N 37°9'40.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°12.074'N 37°9.670'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 334684E 4007836N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sy6mvw5zw
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G8V6526+FFV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.201240,37.161170
Major Cities in Syria
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Syria located, and how can I read its coordinates?
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.
What is the time zone of Syria, and how does it relate to its longitudinal span?
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.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Syria using the country page?
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.