Latitude and Longitude of United Arab Emirates
25° 4' 38.1" N, 55° 18' 33.4" E
Situated in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. The country is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Oman to the southeast, characterized by a roughly rectangular shape along the coast of the Persian Gulf. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in the UAE for various reasons, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Accurate geographical data is essential for time-zone planning and understanding regional contexts, given that the UAE operates in the Gulf Standard Time zone, UTC+4.
United Arab Emirates Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 25.077250, 55.309270
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°4'38.1"N 55°18'33.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°4.635'N 55°18.556'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 40N 329480E 2774568N
- Geohash · base32 index
- thrqdt4vx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HQQ38G5+WP2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:25.077250,55.309270
Major Cities in United Arab Emirates
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 25.077250 | 55.309270 | 3,790,000 |
| Abu Dhabi | 24.451180 | 54.396960 | 1,807,000 |
| Sharjah | 25.334200 | 55.412210 | 1,800,000 |
| Al Ain City | 24.191670 | 55.760560 | 846,747 |
| Ajman | 25.401770 | 55.478780 | 490,035 |
| Dayrah | 25.271430 | 55.302070 | 400,000 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 25.789530 | 55.943200 | 351,943 |
| Musaffah | 24.358930 | 54.482670 | 243,341 |
| Jebel Ali | 25.002550 | 55.108110 | 210,000 |
| Business Bay | 25.185440 | 55.269690 | 191,000 |
| Dubai Investments Park | 25.008270 | 55.156820 | 160,000 |
| International City | 25.163830 | 55.409870 | 120,000 |
| Dubai Marina | 25.085250 | 55.146460 | 120,000 |
| Fujairah | 25.116410 | 56.341410 | 118,933 |
| Al Majaz | 25.323540 | 55.387740 | 116,503 |
| Warīsān | 25.167440 | 55.407080 | 108,759 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is the United Arab Emirates located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East, on the continent of Asia. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 25.08° N latitude and 55.31° E longitude, which can be read as 25 degrees and 8 minutes north of the equator, and 55 degrees and 18 minutes east of the prime meridian.
What is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and how does its longitude affect it?
The United Arab Emirates operates on Gulf Standard Time, which is UTC+4. This time zone is influenced by its longitudinal position, ensuring that local time is consistent across the country regardless of geographic differences.
How can I find specific cities or regions within the United Arab Emirates using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within the United Arab Emirates, use the search functionality on the country page. You can enter the name of a city or region, and the corresponding coordinates will be displayed, facilitating precise location identification.