Damascus, Syria — GPS Coordinates
33° 30' 36.7" N, 36° 17' 28.6" E
| Country | Syria |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,569,394 |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the southwestern part of Syria, Damascus is situated inland, northeast of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range and close to the Barada River. This historic city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and serves as a cultural and economic center of the region.
The coordinates 33.5102, 36.2913 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates help pinpoint exact locations within the city for navigation and exploration.
Geographic Facts About Damascus
- Sunrise
- 05:53
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:29
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 36m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Damascus
- Antipode
- -33.510200, -143.708720
- 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.
Damascus Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 33.510200, 36.291280
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 33°30'36.7"N 36°17'28.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 33°30.612'N 36°17.477'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 248392E 3711135N
- Geohash · base32 index
- svcy9u6e0
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8G5RG76R+3GJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:33.510200,36.291280
Distances from Damascus
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dūmā | 12 km | 8 mi | ENE (56°) |
| Aley, Lebanon | 72 km | 45 mi | WNW (297°) |
| Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | 76 km | 47 mi | W (259°) |
| Beirut, Lebanon | 85 km | 53 mi | WNW (300°) |
| Sidon, Lebanon | 85 km | 53 mi | W (274°) |
| Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon | 86 km | 54 mi | WNW (300°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Damascus?
The precise coordinates of Damascus are 33.5102° N latitude and 36.2913° 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 Damascus in, and what is its UTC offset?
Damascus operates in the Asia/Damascus time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours during standard time and +3 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates of Damascus with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 33.5102, 36.2913 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location in Damascus, allowing for easy navigation or route planning.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.