Current Date And Time In Arad, Israel
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:03:39 IDT
State: Southern District
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 27,967
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arad, a city in Southern District, Israel, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Arad — 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 Arad.
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 Israel operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.2588° N | 35.2128° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.2588 | 35.2128 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 15' 32" N | 35° 12' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 15.5292' N | 35° 12.7692' E |
| City | Arad |
| State | Southern District (מחוז הדרום) |
| Country | Israel |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1961-01-01 |
| Population | 27,967 |
| Area (km²) | 93.14 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 35.96 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 300.27 /km² |
| Elevation | 613 m / 2,011 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.2588, 35.2128 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arad 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 Southern District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuseifa | Southern District | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Drijat | Southern District | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| ‘En Boqeq | Southern District | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| ‘Ar‘ara BaNegev | Southern District | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| H̱ura | Southern District | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| ‘En Gedi | Southern District | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 Southern District, the home state of Arad, along with each city's aerial distance from Beersheba, Southern District'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdod | 31.7921° N | 34.6497° E | 27 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beersheba | 31.2518° N | 34.7913° E | 285 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ashkelon | 31.6693° N | 34.5715° E | 42 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiryat Gat | 31.61° N | 34.7642° E | 133 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eilat | 29.5581° N | 34.9482° E | 63 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Netivot | 31.4231° N | 34.5891° E | 151 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dimona | 31.0708° N | 35.0327° E | 551 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ofaqim | 31.3141° N | 34.6203° E | 137 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sderot | 31.525° N | 34.5969° E | 90 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qiryat Mal’akhi | 31.7289° N | 34.7463° E | 68 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ben Gurion International Airport IATA: TLV 89 km (55 mi) from Arad |
The exact GPS location of Arad gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern District. 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 Southern District 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 Arad are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arad 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 Israel map
Arad sits within Southern District, Israel, 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 Arad 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 Southern District. › Browse every city in Southern District
Coordinates for Arad 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 Israel. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arad are latitude 31.2588° and longitude 35.2128°. In directional format: 31.2588° N, 35.2128° E. These coordinates mark the center of Arad in Southern District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arad is a city in Southern District, Israel, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arad sits at: Latitude 31° 15' 32" N and Longitude 35° 12' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arad has a population of approximately 27,967 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern District.
The interactive satellite map of Arad is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.2588, 35.2128 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arad in Southern District. For broader context, explore the Southern District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arad is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arad is approximately 40 km (25 mi) from Beersheba, the capital of Southern District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southern District.
Arad sits at an elevation of approximately 613 meters (2,011 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern District.
The closest cities to Arad include Kuseifa, Drijat, ‘En Boqeq. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arad, sunrise is at 06:01 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM, giving a day length of 13h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arad's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arad is approximately 3,480 km (2,162 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,351 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arad — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 994 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.
Arad is approximately 57 km (35 mi) N of Jerusalem, the national capital of Israel, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
