Current Date And Time In Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:07:12 EET
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sharm el-Sheikh, a city in South Sinai, Egypt, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Sharm el-Sheikh — 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 Sharm el-Sheikh.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Egypt operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.9158° N | 34.33° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 27.9158 | 34.33 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 54' 57" N | 34° 19' 48" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 54.9492' N | 34° 19.797' E |
| City | Sharm el-Sheikh |
| State | South Sinai |
| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 38,478 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 27.9158, 34.33 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sharm el-Sheikh 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 South Sinai.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahab | South Sinai | N | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| El-Tor | South Sinai | NW | 78 km | 49 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Sant Katrina | South Sinai | NW | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Saint Catherine | South Sinai | NW | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Nuwaybi‘a | South Sinai | N | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 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 South Sinai, the home state of Sharm el-Sheikh, along with each city's aerial distance from El-Tor, South Sinai'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El-Tor | 28.2417° N | 33.6222° E | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dahab | 28.4821° N | 34.4951° E | 13 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuwaybi‘a | 29.0468° N | 34.6634° E | 11 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Catherine | 28.5619° N | 33.9493° E | 1,586 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taba | 29.492° N | 34.8957° E | 12 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sant Katrina | 28.562° N | 33.9501° E | 1,522 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport IATA: SSH 9 km (6 mi) from Sharm el-Sheikh |
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| 🗺 Map of Taba |
The exact GPS location of Sharm el-Sheikh gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Sinai. 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 South Sinai 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 Sharm el-Sheikh are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Egypt map
Sharm el-Sheikh sits within South Sinai, Egypt, in the Africa 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 Sharm el-Sheikh 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 South Sinai. › Browse every city in South Sinai
Coordinates for Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Egypt. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sharm el-Sheikh are latitude 27.9158° and longitude 34.33°. In directional format: 27.9158° N, 34.33° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sharm el-Sheikh in South Sinai and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sharm el-Sheikh is a city in South Sinai, Egypt, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sharm el-Sheikh sits at: Latitude 27° 54' 57" N and Longitude 34° 19' 48" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sharm el-Sheikh has a population of approximately 38,478 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Sinai.
The interactive satellite map of Sharm el-Sheikh is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 27.9158, 34.33 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sharm el-Sheikh in South Sinai. For broader context, explore the South Sinai state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sharm el-Sheikh is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sharm el-Sheikh is approximately 78 km (49 mi) from El-Tor, the capital of South Sinai, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Sinai.
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Sinai.
The closest cities to Sharm el-Sheikh include Dahab, El-Tor, Sant Katrina. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sharm el-Sheikh, sunrise is at 05:10 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 13h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sharm el-Sheikh's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sharm el-Sheikh is approximately 3,108 km (1,931 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,377 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sharm el-Sheikh — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 636 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.
Sharm el-Sheikh is approximately 383 km (238 mi) NW of Cairo, the national capital of Egypt, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
