Current Date And Time In Shimla, India
Sunday, 02 August 2026
22:54:32 IST
State: Himachal Pradesh
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 173,503
District: Shimla
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shimla, a city in Himachal Pradesh, India, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shimla — 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 Shimla.
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 India operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.1044° N | 77.1666° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.1044 | 77.1666 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 6' 16" N | 77° 9' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 6.2652' N | 77° 9.9972' E |
| City | Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh (हिमाचल) |
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Shimla |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 173,503 |
| Area (km²) | 25.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 9.65 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,940.12 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,073 m / 6,802 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.1044, 77.1666 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shimla 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 Himachal Pradesh.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhalli | Himachal Pradesh | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Jutogh | Himachal Pradesh | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Seoni | Himachal Pradesh | N | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Theog | Himachal Pradesh | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Arki | Himachal Pradesh | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Sabathu Cantonment | Himachal Pradesh | SW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Himachal Pradesh, the home state of Shimla, along with each city's aerial distance from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solan | 30.9091° N | 77.1087° E | 1,509 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalka | 30.8398° N | 76.9407° E | 703 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dharamsala | 32.2201° N | 76.3201° E | 1,359 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baddi | 30.9578° N | 76.7914° E | 426 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nahan | 30.5603° N | 77.2943° E | 909 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandi | 31.7119° N | 76.9327° E | 764 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sundarnagar | 31.5352° N | 76.905° E | 884 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paonta Sahib | 30.4367° N | 77.6246° E | 403 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chamba | 32.5553° N | 76.1265° E | 951 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kulu | 31.9584° N | 77.1082° E | 1,240 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport IATA: IXC 60 km (37 mi) from Shimla |
The exact GPS location of Shimla gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Himachal Pradesh. 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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Shimla are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shimla 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 India map
Shimla sits within Himachal Pradesh, India, 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 Shimla 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 Himachal Pradesh. › Browse every city in Himachal Pradesh
Coordinates for Shimla 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 India. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shimla are latitude 31.1044° and longitude 77.1666°. In directional format: 31.1044° N, 77.1666° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shimla is a city in Himachal Pradesh, India, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Shimla. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shimla sits at: Latitude 31° 6' 16" N and Longitude 77° 9' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shimla has a population of approximately 173,503 people. This is roughly 2.528% of Himachal Pradesh's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Himachal Pradesh.
The interactive satellite map of Shimla is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.1044, 77.1666 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. For broader context, explore the Himachal Pradesh state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shimla is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shimla sits at an elevation of approximately 2,073 meters (6,802 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Himachal Pradesh.
The closest cities to Shimla include Dhalli, Jutogh, Seoni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shimla, sunrise is at 05:37 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM, giving a day length of 13h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shimla's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shimla is approximately 3,463 km (2,152 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,355 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shimla — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 776 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.
Shimla is approximately 276 km (172 mi) S of New Delhi, the national capital of India, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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