Current Date And Time In Ash Shamiyah, Iraq
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:09:57 AST
State: Al-Qadisiyah
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 57,661
District: Qada Al-Shamiya
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ash Shamiyah, a city in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ash Shamiyah — 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 Ash Shamiyah.
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 Iraq operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.9626° N | 44.6008° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.9626 | 44.6008 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 57' 45" N | 44° 36' 3" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 57.7542' N | 44° 36.045' E |
| City | Ash Shamiyah |
| State | Al-Qadisiyah (Al Qadisiyah) |
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Qada Al-Shamiya |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 57,661 |
| Elevation | 23 m / 75 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.9626, 44.6008 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ash Shamiyah 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 Al-Qadisiyah.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| al-Ghammas | Al-Qadisiyah | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | Al-Qadisiyah | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Al Diwaniyah | Al-Qadisiyah | E | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Naḩiyat ash Shinafiyah | Al-Qadisiyah | S | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Al Ḩamzah | Al-Qadisiyah | SE | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| ‘Afak | Al-Qadisiyah | E | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 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 Al-Qadisiyah, the home state of Ash Shamiyah, along with each city's aerial distance from Al Diwaniyah, Al-Qadisiyah'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Diwaniyah | 31.9929° N | 44.9255° E | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Afak | 32.0643° N | 45.2474° E | 25 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | 31.7431° N | 44.6196° E | 18 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naḩiyat ash Shinafiyah | 31.5838° N | 44.6468° E | 21 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Ḩamzah | 31.7244° N | 44.9769° E | 23 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| al-Ghammas | 31.7473° N | 44.618° E | 21 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
Al Najaf International Airport IATA: NJF 19 km (12 mi) from Ash Shamiyah |
The exact GPS location of Ash Shamiyah gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Al-Qadisiyah. 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 Al-Qadisiyah 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 Ash Shamiyah are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ash Shamiyah 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 Iraq map
Ash Shamiyah sits within Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq, 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 Ash Shamiyah 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 Al-Qadisiyah. › Browse every city in Al-Qadisiyah
Coordinates for Ash Shamiyah 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 Iraq. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ash Shamiyah are latitude 31.9626° and longitude 44.6008°. In directional format: 31.9626° N, 44.6008° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ash Shamiyah in Al-Qadisiyah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ash Shamiyah is a city in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Qada Al-Shamiya. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ash Shamiyah sits at: Latitude 31° 57' 45" N and Longitude 44° 36' 3" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ash Shamiyah has a population of approximately 57,661 people. This is roughly 6.349% of Al-Qadisiyah's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Al-Qadisiyah.
The interactive satellite map of Ash Shamiyah is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.9626, 44.6008 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ash Shamiyah in Al-Qadisiyah. For broader context, explore the Al-Qadisiyah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ash Shamiyah is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ash Shamiyah is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Al Diwaniyah, the capital of Al-Qadisiyah, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Al-Qadisiyah.
Ash Shamiyah sits at an elevation of approximately 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Al-Qadisiyah.
The closest cities to Ash Shamiyah include al-Ghammas, Nahiyat Ghammas, Al Diwaniyah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ash Shamiyah, sunrise is at 05:22 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM, giving a day length of 13h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ash Shamiyah's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ash Shamiyah is approximately 3,558 km (2,211 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,212 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ash Shamiyah — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 925 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.
Ash Shamiyah is approximately 154 km (96 mi) N of Baghdad, the national capital of Iraq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
