Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — GPS Coordinates
25° 20' 3.1" N, 55° 24' 44.0" E
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,800,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
| UTC offset | UTC+4 |
Located in the northeastern part of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the west and lies adjacent to Dubai. It is one of the seven emirates and serves as a cultural hub, known for its museums and art institutions.
The coordinates 25.3342, 55.4122 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting points, or geotagging photos. Inputting these coordinates into GPS devices or mapping applications will provide accurate navigation to this emirate.
Geographic Facts About Sharjah
- Sunrise
- 05:50
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 10m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+4
- Asia/Dubai
- Antipode
- -25.334200, -124.587790
- 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.
Sharjah Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 25.334200, 55.412210
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 25°20'3.1"N 55°24'44.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 25°20.052'N 55°24.733'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 40N 340200E 2802902N
- Geohash · base32 index
- thx2hgvyq
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7HQQ8CM6+MVP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:25.334200,55.412210
Distances from Sharjah
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Majaz | 3 km | 2 mi | WSW (244°) |
| Ajman | 10 km | 6 mi | NE (42°) |
| Dayrah | 13 km | 8 mi | WSW (238°) |
| Warīsān | 19 km | 12 mi | S (182°) |
| International City | 19 km | 12 mi | S (181°) |
| Business Bay | 22 km | 14 mi | SW (221°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Sharjah?
The precise coordinates of Sharjah are 25.3342° N latitude and 55.4122° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (north-south position), while the second number indicates the longitude (east-west position).
Which time zone is Sharjah in?
Sharjah operates on Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4. This means it is four hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate to Sharjah?
To navigate to Sharjah using these coordinates, simply enter 25.3342, 55.4122 into your preferred maps application or GPS system. This will direct you to the specific location within the city.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.