Current Date And Time In Timbuktu, Mali
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Timbuktu, a city in Tombouctou, Mali, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Timbuktu — 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 Timbuktu.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.7735° N | 3.0074° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.7735 | -3.0074 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 46' 25" N | 3° 0' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 46.4088' N | 3° 0.4452' W |
| City | Timbuktu |
| State | Tombouctou (Région de Tombouctou) |
| Country | Mali |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 84,208 |
| Area (km²) | 147.89 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 57.10 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 569.40 /km² |
| Elevation | 274 m / 899 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.7735, -3.0074 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Timbuktu 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 Tombouctou.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombouctou | Tombouctou | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Diré | Tombouctou | SW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Goundam | Tombouctou | SW | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Gourma Rharous | Tombouctou | E | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 View |
| Niafunké | Tombouctou | SW | 141 km | 87 mi | ~2h 21m | 🗺 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 Tombouctou, the home state of Timbuktu, along with each city's aerial distance from Timbuktu, Tombouctou'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diré | 16.2571° N | -3.4013° W | 272 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goundam | 16.4145° N | -3.6708° W | 259 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niafunké | 15.9322° N | -3.9906° W | 269 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gourma Rharous | 16.8778° N | -1.9231° W | 263 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Araouane | 18.9043° N | -3.5275° W | 281 m | 243 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taoudenni | 22.6764° N | -3.9789° W | 138 m | 664 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tombouctou | 16.7666° N | -3.0026° W | 267 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tombouktou Airport IATA: TOM 5 km (3 mi) from Timbuktu |
The exact GPS location of Timbuktu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tombouctou. 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 Tombouctou 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 Timbuktu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Timbuktu 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 Mali map
Timbuktu sits within Tombouctou, Mali, in the Africa 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 Timbuktu 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 Tombouctou. › Browse every city in Tombouctou
Coordinates for Timbuktu 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 Mali. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Timbuktu are latitude 16.7735° and longitude -3.0074°. In directional format: 16.7735° N, 3.0074° W. These coordinates mark the center of Timbuktu in Tombouctou and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Timbuktu is a city in Tombouctou, Mali, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Timbuktu sits at: Latitude 16° 46' 25" N and Longitude 3° 0' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Timbuktu has a population of approximately 84,208 people. This is roughly 9.305% of Tombouctou's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tombouctou.
The interactive satellite map of Timbuktu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.7735, -3.0074 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Timbuktu in Tombouctou. For broader context, explore the Tombouctou state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Timbuktu is Tombouktou Airport (TOM), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Timbuktu sits at an elevation of approximately 274 meters (899 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tombouctou.
The closest cities to Timbuktu include Tombouctou, Diré, Goundam. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Timbuktu, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Timbuktu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Timbuktu is approximately 1,867 km (1,160 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 321 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Timbuktu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lautoka, Fiji, roughly 106 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.
Timbuktu is approximately 707 km (439 mi) SW of Bamako, the national capital of Mali, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
