Current Date And Time In George Town, Malaysia
Monday, 07 September 2026
07:46:15 MYT
State: Penang
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 158,336
District: Daerah Timur Laut
Explore the interactive satellite map of George Town, a city in Penang, Malaysia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for George Town — 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 George Town.
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 Malaysia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.4112° N | 100.3354° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.4112 | 100.3354 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 24' 40" N | 100° 20' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 24.6738' N | 100° 20.1258' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from George Town 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 Penang.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelutong | Penang | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Butterworth | Penang | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Church Town | Penang | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | Penang | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Glugor | Penang | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Perai | Penang | SE | 6 km | 4 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 Penang, the home state of George Town, along with each city's aerial distance from George Town, Penang'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paya Terubong | 5.3728° N | 100.2797° E | 156 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bukit Mertajam | 5.363° N | 100.4667° E | 27 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | 5.3697° N | 100.3135° E | 4 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | 5.327° N | 100.2735° E | 21 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tasek Glugor | 5.4803° N | 100.4985° E | 10 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bayan Lepas | 5.2999° N | 100.2605° E | 26 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Butterworth | 5.3991° N | 100.3638° E | 6 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Val Dor | 5.252° N | 100.4905° E | 7 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Perai | 5.3833° N | 100.3833° E | 5 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jelutong | 5.39° N | 100.3189° E | 4 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Penang International Airport IATA: PEN 14 km (9 mi) from George Town |
The exact GPS location of George Town gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Penang. 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 Penang 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 George Town are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of George Town 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 Malaysia map
George Town sits within Penang, Malaysia, 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 George Town 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 Penang. › Browse every city in Penang
Coordinates for George Town 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 Malaysia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of George Town are latitude 5.4112° and longitude 100.3354°. In directional format: 5.4112° N, 100.3354° E. These coordinates mark the center of George Town in Penang and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
George Town is a city in Penang, Malaysia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Daerah Timur Laut. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, George Town sits at: Latitude 5° 24' 40" N and Longitude 100° 20' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
George Town has a population of approximately 158,336 people. This is roughly 8.748% of Penang's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Penang.
The interactive satellite map of George Town is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.4112, 100.3354 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate George Town in Penang. For broader context, explore the Penang state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to George Town is Penang International Airport (PEN), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
George Town sits at an elevation of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Penang.
The closest cities to George Town include Jelutong, Butterworth, Church Town. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in George Town, sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from George Town's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
George Town is approximately 602 km (374 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,120 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of George Town — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Canchaque, Peru, roughly 7 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.
George Town is approximately 294 km (182 mi) SE of Kuala Lumpur, the national capital of Malaysia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
