Current Date And Time In Ashkelon, Israel
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:56:57 IDT
State: Southern District
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 144,073
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ashkelon, 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 Ashkelon — 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 Ashkelon.
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) | 31.6693° N | 34.5715° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.6693 | 34.5715 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 40' 9" N | 34° 34' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 40.1556' N | 34° 34.2894' E |
| City | Ashkelon |
| State | Southern District (מחוז הדרום) |
| Country | Israel |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | -0949-01-01 |
| Population | 144,073 |
| Area (km²) | 48.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 18.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,001.52 /km² |
| Elevation | 42 m / 138 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.6693, 34.5715 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ashkelon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat Hadar | Southern District | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Be'er Ganim | Southern District | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bet Shiqma | Southern District | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Mash‘én | Southern District | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Berekhya | Southern District | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Ge’a | Southern District | SE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Ashkelon, 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 |
| 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 |
| Arad | 31.2588° N | 35.2128° E | 613 m | 40 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 48 km (30 mi) from Ashkelon |
The exact GPS location of Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ashkelon 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
Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon are latitude 31.6693° and longitude 34.5715°. In directional format: 31.6693° N, 34.5715° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ashkelon in Southern District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ashkelon 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, Ashkelon sits at: Latitude 31° 40' 9" N and Longitude 34° 34' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ashkelon has a population of approximately 144,073 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern District.
The interactive satellite map of Ashkelon is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.6693, 34.5715 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ashkelon in Southern District. For broader context, explore the Southern District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ashkelon is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ashkelon is approximately 51 km (32 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.
Ashkelon sits at an elevation of approximately 42 meters (138 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 Ashkelon include Bat Hadar, Be'er Ganim, Bet Shiqma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ashkelon, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 07:29 PM, giving a day length of 13h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ashkelon's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ashkelon is approximately 3,525 km (2,191 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,275 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ashkelon — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 1,008 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.
Ashkelon is approximately 62 km (39 mi) E of Jerusalem, the national capital of Israel, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
