Current Date And Time In Dresden, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:56:30 CEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dresden, a city in Saxony, Germany, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dresden — 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 Dresden.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Germany operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.0509° N | 13.7383° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.0509 | 13.7383 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 3' 3" N | 13° 44' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 3.0534' N | 13° 44.2992' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dresden 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 Saxony.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Äußere Neustadt | Saxony | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Friedrichstadt | Saxony | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Löbtau | Saxony | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Mickten | Saxony | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Albertstadt | Saxony | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Blasewitz | Saxony | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Saxony, the home state of Dresden, along with each city's aerial distance from Dresden, Saxony'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig | 51.3396° N | 12.3713° E | 116 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chemnitz | 50.8357° N | 12.9292° E | 306 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zwickau | 50.7272° N | 12.4884° E | 267 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plauen | 50.4973° N | 12.1378° E | 361 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Görlitz | 51.1552° N | 14.9885° E | 210 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gohlis | 51.366° N | 12.367° E | 110 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Freiberg | 50.9109° N | 13.3388° E | 412 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bautzen | 51.1804° N | 14.4349° E | 213 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirna | 50.9584° N | 13.937° E | 119 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Freital | 51.0017° N | 13.6488° E | 171 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dresden Airport IATA: DRS 9 km (6 mi) from Dresden |
The exact GPS location of Dresden gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Saxony. 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 Saxony 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 Dresden are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dresden 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 Germany map
Dresden sits within Saxony, Germany, in the Europe 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 Dresden 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 Saxony. › Browse every city in Saxony
Coordinates for Dresden 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 Germany. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dresden are latitude 51.0509° and longitude 13.7383°. In directional format: 51.0509° N, 13.7383° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dresden in Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dresden is a city in Saxony, Germany, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dresden sits at: Latitude 51° 3' 3" N and Longitude 13° 44' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dresden has a population of approximately 564,904 people. This is roughly 13.678% of Saxony's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saxony.
The interactive satellite map of Dresden is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.0509, 13.7383 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dresden in Saxony. For broader context, explore the Saxony state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dresden is Dresden Airport (DRS), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dresden sits at an elevation of approximately 116 meters (381 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saxony.
The closest cities to Dresden include Äußere Neustadt, Friedrichstadt, Löbtau. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dresden, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM, giving a day length of 14h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dresden's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dresden is approximately 5,683 km (3,531 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 961 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dresden — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,103 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.
Dresden is approximately 165 km (103 mi) N of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
