Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — GPS Coordinates
24° 27' 4.2" N, 54° 23' 49.1" E
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,807,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
Located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is situated on an island in the Persian Gulf and serves as a major political and cultural center in the region, bordered by the vast desert to the south.
The coordinates 24.4512, 54.3970 can be used for various practical applications including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations, or geotagging photos. By entering these coordinates into GPS devices or mapping applications, users can easily pinpoint and navigate to specific locations within the city.
Geographic Facts About Abu Dhabi
- Sunrise
- 05:55
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:03
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 07m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+4
- Asia/Dubai
- Antipode
- -24.451180, -125.603040
- 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.
Abu Dhabi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 24.451180, 54.396960
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 24°27'4.2"N 54°23'49.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 24°27.071'N 54°23.818'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 40N 236113E 2706662N
- Geohash · base32 index
- thqejg4wm
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HPPF92W+FQG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:24.451180,54.396960
Distances from Abu Dhabi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musaffah | 13 km | 8 mi | SE (140°) |
| Jebel Ali | 94 km | 59 mi | NE (49°) |
| Dubai Investments Park | 99 km | 61 mi | NE (51°) |
| Dubai Marina | 103 km | 64 mi | NE (47°) |
| Dubai | 115 km | 72 mi | NE (53°) |
| Business Bay | 120 km | 75 mi | NE (47°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Abu Dhabi?
The precise coordinates of Abu Dhabi are 24.4512° N latitude and 54.3970° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position) and the second number indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Abu Dhabi in?
Abu Dhabi operates in the Asia/Dubai time zone, which has a UTC offset of +4 hours. This means that the local time is 4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates 24.4512, 54.3970 in a maps app or navigation system, simply input them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions or a map view of the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.