Current Date And Time In Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
11:15:38 AFT
State: Balkh
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 523,300
District: Mazār-e Sharīf
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mazar-e Sharif, a city in Balkh, Afghanistan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Mazar-e Sharif — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Mazar-e Sharif.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Afghanistan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.709° N | 67.1109° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.709 | 67.1109 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 42' 33" N | 67° 6' 39" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 42.5424' N | 67° 6.6522' E |
| City | Mazar-e Sharif |
| State | Balkh (ولایت بلخ) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Mazār-e Sharīf |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 523,300 |
| Area (km²) | 83.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 32.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,304.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 361 m / 1,184 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.709, 67.1109 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mazar-e Sharif to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Balkh.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehdadi | Balkh | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Balkh | Balkh | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Chimtal | Balkh | W | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Dowlatabad | Balkh | NW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Shulgara | Balkh | SW | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Qarchi Gak | Balkh | NW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Balkh, the home state of Mazar-e Sharif, along with each city's aerial distance from Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkh | 36.7564° N | 66.8972° E | 348 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Khulm | 36.6974° N | 67.6983° E | 445 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Qarchi Gak | 37.04° N | 66.7889° E | 306 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Islam Chumgar | 37.3011° N | 66.4618° E | 270 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lab-Sar | 36.0263° N | 66.838° E | 1,011 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Aq Kupruk | 36.0835° N | 66.8403° E | 719 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Chimtal | 36.6782° N | 66.8033° E | 355 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dehdadi | 36.6632° N | 66.9934° E | 398 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Qaranghu Toghai | 37.2153° N | 67.6397° E | 301 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dowlatabad | 36.9882° N | 66.8207° E | 312 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport IATA: MZR 9 km (6 mi) from Mazar-e Sharif |
The exact GPS location of Mazar-e Sharif gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Balkh. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Balkh state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Mazar-e Sharif are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mazar-e Sharif lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Afghanistan map
Mazar-e Sharif sits within Balkh, Afghanistan, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Mazar-e Sharif for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Balkh. › Browse every city in Balkh
Coordinates for Mazar-e Sharif in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Afghanistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mazar-e Sharif are latitude 36.709° and longitude 67.1109°. In directional format: 36.709° N, 67.1109° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mazar-e Sharif in Balkh and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mazar-e Sharif is a city in Balkh, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Mazār-e Sharīf. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mazar-e Sharif sits at: Latitude 36° 42' 33" N and Longitude 67° 6' 39" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mazar-e Sharif has a population of approximately 523,300 people. This is roughly 33.761% of Balkh's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Balkh.
The interactive satellite map of Mazar-e Sharif is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.709, 67.1109 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mazar-e Sharif in Balkh. For broader context, explore the Balkh state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mazar-e Sharif is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mazar-e Sharif sits at an elevation of approximately 361 meters (1,184 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Balkh.
The closest cities to Mazar-e Sharif include Dehdadi, Balkh, Chimtal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mazar-e Sharif, sunrise is at 05:35 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 12h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mazar-e Sharif's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mazar-e Sharif is approximately 4,086 km (2,539 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,989 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mazar-e Sharif — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,112 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Mazar-e Sharif is approximately 306 km (190 mi) SE of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
