Current Date And Time In Assab, Eritrea
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:56:54 EAT
State: Southern Red Sea
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 21,300
District: Asseb
Explore the interactive satellite map of Assab, a city in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Assab — 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 Assab.
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 Eritrea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.0092° N | 42.7394° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.0092 | 42.7394 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 0' 33" N | 42° 44' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 0.5502' N | 42° 44.3664' E |
| City | Assab |
| State | Southern Red Sea (Debubawi Keyih Bahri) |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Asseb |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 21,300 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.0092, 42.7394 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Assab 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 Red Sea.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| al-Mukha | Ta‘izz | NE | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Mocha | Ta‘izz | NE | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 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 Red Sea, the home state of Assab, along with each city's aerial distance from Assab, Southern Red Sea'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edd | 13.9309° N | 41.6938° E | 7 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Assab gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern Red Sea. 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 Red Sea 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 Assab are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Assab 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 Eritrea map
Assab sits within Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, 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 Assab 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 Red Sea. › Browse every city in Southern Red Sea
Coordinates for Assab 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 Eritrea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Assab are latitude 13.0092° and longitude 42.7394°. In directional format: 13.0092° N, 42.7394° E. These coordinates mark the center of Assab in Southern Red Sea and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Assab is a city in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Asseb. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Assab sits at: Latitude 13° 0' 33" N and Longitude 42° 44' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Assab has a population of approximately 21,300 people. This is roughly 5.343% of Southern Red Sea's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Red Sea.
The interactive satellite map of Assab is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.0092, 42.7394 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Assab in Southern Red Sea. For broader context, explore the Southern Red Sea state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Assab is Mokha International Airport, roughly 62 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Assab sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Red Sea.
The closest cities to Assab include al-Mukha, Mocha. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Assab, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Assab's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Assab is approximately 1,448 km (900 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,636 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Assab — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 318 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.
Assab is approximately 485 km (302 mi) NW of Asmara, the national capital of Eritrea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
