Istanbul, Turkey — GPS Coordinates
41° 0' 49.8" N, 28° 56' 58.8" E
| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 15,701,602 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northwestern Turkey, Istanbul straddles the Bosporus Strait, connecting Europe and Asia. This coastal city serves as a significant cultural and economic hub, bordered by the Sea of Marmara to the south and the Black Sea to the north.
The coordinates 41.0138, 28.9497 are useful for various applications, including driving directions and location sharing. They can be used to drop a pin in navigation apps or geotag photos for accurate location identification.
Geographic Facts About Istanbul
- Sunrise
- 06:08
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:13
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 04m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Europe/Istanbul
- Antipode
- -41.013840, -151.050340
- 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.
Istanbul Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 41.013840, 28.949660
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 41°0'49.8"N 28°56'58.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 41°0.830'N 28°56.980'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 663940E 4542124N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sxk96f26z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8GHC2W7X+GVM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:41.013840,28.949660
Distances from Istanbul
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeytinburnu | 4 km | 3 mi | WSW (241°) |
| Üsküdar | 5 km | 3 mi | E (80°) |
| Şişli | 6 km | 4 mi | NNE (31°) |
| Esenler | 7 km | 4 mi | WNW (298°) |
| Bahçelievler | 8 km | 5 mi | W (260°) |
| Bağcılar | 8 km | 5 mi | WNW (290°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Istanbul and how can I read them?
Istanbul's coordinates are 41.0138° N latitude and 28.9497° E longitude. To read coordinates, note the latitude first (north-south) followed by longitude (east-west).
Which time zone is Istanbul in and what is its UTC offset?
Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours.
How can I use the coordinates of Istanbul with a maps app?
You can enter the coordinates 41.0138, 28.9497 directly into most maps applications or navigation systems to find directions or explore the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.