Current Date And Time In Ar Rifa‘, Bahrain
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:00:33 AST
State: Southern Governorate
Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 115,495
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ar Rifa‘, a city in Southern Governorate, Bahrain, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ar Rifa‘ — 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 Ar Rifa‘.
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 Bahrain operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.13° N | 50.555° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.13 | 50.555 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 7' 48" N | 50° 33' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 7.8' N | 50° 33.3' E |
| City | Ar Rifa‘ |
| State | Southern Governorate (Al Janubiyah) |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 115,495 |
| Area (km²) | 41.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 15.83 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,816.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 43 m / 141 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 26.13, 50.555 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ar Rifa‘ 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 Southern Governorate.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinat ‘Īsá | Southern Governorate | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Dar Kulayb | Southern Governorate | SW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Az Zallaq | Southern Governorate | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Southern Governorate, the home state of Ar Rifa‘, along with each city's aerial distance from Riffa, Southern Governorate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Kulayb | 26.0686° N | 50.5039° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Madinat ‘Īsá | 26.1736° N | 50.5478° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Az Zallaq | 26.0475° N | 50.4864° E | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Bahrain International Airport IATA: BAH 17 km (11 mi) from Ar Rifa‘ |
The exact GPS location of Ar Rifa‘ gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern Governorate. 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 Southern Governorate 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 Ar Rifa‘ are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ar Rifa‘ 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 Bahrain map
Ar Rifa‘ sits within Southern Governorate, Bahrain, 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 Ar Rifa‘ 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 Southern Governorate. › Browse every city in Southern Governorate
Coordinates for Ar Rifa‘ 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 Bahrain. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ar Rifa‘ are latitude 26.13° and longitude 50.555°. In directional format: 26.13° N, 50.555° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ar Rifa‘ in Southern Governorate and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ar Rifa‘ is a city in Southern Governorate, Bahrain, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ar Rifa‘ sits at: Latitude 26° 7' 48" N and Longitude 50° 33' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ar Rifa‘ has a population of approximately 115,495 people. This is roughly 126.293% of Southern Governorate's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Governorate.
The interactive satellite map of Ar Rifa‘ is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.13, 50.555 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ar Rifa‘ in Southern Governorate. For broader context, explore the Southern Governorate state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ar Rifa‘ is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ar Rifa‘ sits at an elevation of approximately 43 meters (141 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Governorate.
The closest cities to Ar Rifa‘ include Madinat ‘Īsá, Dar Kulayb, Az Zallaq. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ar Rifa‘, sunrise is at 05:08 AM and sunset is at 06:16 PM, giving a day length of 13h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ar Rifa‘'s GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ar Rifa‘ is approximately 2,909 km (1,807 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,053 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ar Rifa‘ — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 135 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.
Ar Rifa‘ is approximately 11 km (7 mi) N of Manama, the national capital of Bahrain, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.