Aleppo, Syria — GPS Coordinates
36° 12' 4.5" N, 37° 9' 40.2" E
| Country | Syria |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 2,098,210 |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northwestern Syria, Aleppo lies inland, northeast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated in the Aleppo Governorate and is one of the country's largest cities, known for its rich history and cultural significance.
The coordinates 36.2012° N, 37.1612° E can be utilized for various practical applications. Users can input these coordinates into navigation systems for driving directions, share them for drop-pin locations, or geotag photos taken in the area, ensuring accurate mapping and location referencing.
Geographic Facts About Aleppo
- Sunrise
- 05:45
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:30
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 45m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Damascus
- Antipode
- -36.201240, -142.838830
- 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.
Aleppo 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
Distances from Aleppo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bāb | 37 km | 23 mi | ENE (59°) |
| Idlib | 56 km | 35 mi | WSW (238°) |
| Kilis, Turkey | 57 km | 36 mi | N (356°) |
| Antakya, Turkey | 90 km | 56 mi | W (271°) |
| Gaziantep, Turkey | 97 km | 61 mi | NNE (12°) |
| İskenderun, Turkey | 98 km | 61 mi | WNW (296°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Aleppo and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Aleppo are 36.2012° N latitude and 37.1612° E longitude. Latitude indicates the location's distance north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates its distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Aleppo in and what does the UTC offset mean?
Aleppo is in the Asia/Damascus time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that Aleppo is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Aleppo with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter the latitude and longitude values (36.2012, 37.1612) into the search bar. This will pinpoint Aleppo's location on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.