Current Date And Time In Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
11:42:56 EAT
Capital: Sitti Zone
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 1,213.00 km²
State Code: DD
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dire Dawa, a state or administrative region of Ethiopia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dire Dawa — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Dire Dawa in Ethiopia.
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 Ethiopia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.6049° N | 41.8585° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.6049 | 41.8585 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 36' 18" N | 41° 51' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 36.2923' N | 41° 51.5105' E |
| State / Region | Dire Dawa (Diridhabe) |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Sitti Zone |
| State Code | DD |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Area (km²) | 1,213.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 468.34 mi² |
| Elevation | 1,182 m / 3,879 ft |
| Area Rank | #9 in Ethiopia |
| GPS (DD) | 9.6049, 41.8585 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dire Dawa to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Ethiopia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harari | Ethiopia | SE | 49 km | 31 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Central Ethiopia Regional State | Ethiopia | W | 159 km | 99 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| South Ethiopia Regional State | Ethiopia | W | 159 km | 99 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Oromiya | Ethiopia | SW | 266 km | 165 mi | ~3h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Afar | Ethiopia | NW | 309 km | 192 mi | ~3h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | W | 347 km | 216 mi | ~4h 20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Dire Dawa, along with each city's aerial distance from Sitti Zone, Dire Dawa's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dire Dawa | 9.5931° N | 41.8661° E | 1,204 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Dire Dawa is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Ethiopia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Dire Dawa on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Ethiopia.
The satellite view of Dire Dawa helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Ethiopia national map
Dire Dawa occupies a distinct geographic zone within Ethiopia in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Dire Dawa for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Ethiopia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Dire Dawa 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ethiopia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dire Dawa are latitude 9.6049° and longitude 41.8585°. In directional format: 9.6049° N, 41.8585° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Dire Dawa in Ethiopia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Dire Dawa is a state or administrative region of Ethiopia, located in Africa. Its capital city is Sitti Zone. View the exact position of Dire Dawa on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dire Dawa is at: Latitude 9° 36' 18" N and Longitude 41° 51' 31" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Dire Dawa covers a total area of approximately 1,213.00 km² (468.34 mi²). This is roughly 0.11% of Ethiopia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Dire Dawa is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.6049, 41.8585 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dire Dawa in Ethiopia. For broader context, explore the Ethiopia national map or nearby states.
Today in Dire Dawa, sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 06:26 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dire Dawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dire Dawa is approximately 1,069 km (664 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,594 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dire Dawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atuona, French Polynesia, roughly 101 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 place.
