Latitude and Longitude of Saudi Arabia

Latitude
21.4901°
N
Longitude
39.1862°
E

21° 29' 24.4" N, 39° 11' 10.5" E

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Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia is positioned in the Middle East, straddling both the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. It shares borders with Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, and features a broad, rectangular shape extending from the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf. Individuals may seek coordinates for Saudi Arabia for various reasons, including the use of geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the country's coordinates can also assist in time-zone planning, as it lies within the Arabian Standard Time zone (UTC+3).

Major Cities in Saudi Arabia

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Jeddah21.49012039.1862404,697,000
Riyadh24.68773046.7218504,205,961
Makkah21.42664039.8256301,578,722
Madinah24.46861039.6141701,300,000
Dammam26.43442050.1032601,252,523
Sulţānah24.49258039.585720946,697
Buraydah26.32599043.974970745,353
Ta’if21.27028040.415830688,693
Tabuk28.39980036.571510667,000
Ha'il27.52188041.690730605,930
Najrān17.49326044.127660505,652
Al Kharj24.15541047.334570425,300
Khamis Mushait18.30000042.733330387,553
Al Hufūf25.36467049.587640293,179
Al Mubarraz25.40768049.590280290,802
Hafar Al-Batin28.43279045.970770271,642
Thuqbah26.26022050.204860248,888
Al Jubayl27.01740049.622510237,274
Abha18.21639042.505280210,886
Yanbu24.08954038.061800200,161

Frequently Asked Questions

In which continent and region is Saudi Arabia located, and how can I read its coordinates?

Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East, which is part of the continent of Asia. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 21.49° N latitude and 39.19° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north and east of the equator and prime meridian, respectively.

What is the time zone of Saudi Arabia and how is it related to its longitudinal span?

Saudi Arabia operates on Arabian Standard Time, which is UTC+3. This time zone is consistent across the country and reflects its longitudinal position, allowing for uniform timekeeping without daylight saving adjustments.

How can I identify specific cities or sub-regions within Saudi Arabia using the country page?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Saudi Arabia, you can use the country coordinates as a reference point in mapping tools. By inputting the main coordinates, you can explore the surrounding areas and find specific locations based on their latitude and longitude.

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