Current Date And Time In Galway, Ireland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:16:32 IST
State: Connacht
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (IST)
Population: 83,456
District: County Galway
Explore the interactive satellite map of Galway, a city in Connacht, Ireland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Galway — 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 Galway.
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 Ireland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.2725° N | 9.051° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 53.2725 | -9.051 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 16' 21" N | 9° 3' 3" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 16.347' N | 9° 3.057' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Galway 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 Connacht.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearna | Connacht | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Oranmore | Connacht | E | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Claregalway | Connacht | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Moycullen | Connacht | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Lackagh | Connacht | NE | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Kinvarra | Connacht | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Connacht, the home state of Galway, along with each city's aerial distance from Galway, Connacht'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo | 54.2697° N | -8.4694° W | 13 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Castlebar | 53.85° N | -9.3° W | 48 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ballina | 54.1167° N | -9.1667° W | 32 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuam | 53.5167° N | -8.85° W | 38 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ballinasloe | 53.3275° N | -8.2194° W | 39 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Westport | 53.8° N | -9.5167° W | 19 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roscommon | 53.6333° N | -8.1833° W | 51 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Loughrea | 53.1969° N | -8.5669° W | 84 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oranmore | 53.2683° N | -8.92° W | 5 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Athenry | 53.2964° N | -8.7431° W | 35 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
Shannon Airport IATA: SNN 64 km (40 mi) from Galway |
The exact GPS location of Galway gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Connacht. 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 Connacht 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 Galway are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Galway 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 Ireland map
Galway sits within Connacht, Ireland, 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 Galway 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 Connacht. › Browse every city in Connacht
Coordinates for Galway 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 Ireland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Galway are latitude 53.2725° and longitude -9.051°. In directional format: 53.2725° N, 9.051° W. These coordinates mark the center of Galway in Connacht and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Galway is a city in Connacht, Ireland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within County Galway. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Galway sits at: Latitude 53° 16' 21" N and Longitude 9° 3' 3" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Galway has a population of approximately 83,456 people. This is roughly 14.179% of Connacht's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Connacht.
The interactive satellite map of Galway is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.2725, -9.051 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Galway in Connacht. For broader context, explore the Connacht state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Galway is Shannon Airport (SNN), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Galway sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Connacht.
The closest cities to Galway include Bearna, Oranmore, Claregalway. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Galway, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 15h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Galway's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Galway is approximately 5,930 km (3,685 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 603 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Galway — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 754 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.
Galway is approximately 186 km (116 mi) E of Dublin, the national capital of Ireland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
