Current Date And Time In Smara, Morocco
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:49:16 WEST
State: Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 42,056
District: Es-Semara
Explore the interactive satellite map of Smara, a city in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Smara — 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 Smara.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Morocco operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.7384° N | 11.6719° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.7384 | -11.6719 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 44' 18" N | 11° 40' 19" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 44.3046' N | 11° 40.3164' W |
| City | Smara |
| State | Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (العيون - الساقية الحمراء) |
| Country | Morocco |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Es-Semara |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Founded | 1869-01-01 |
| Population | 42,056 |
| Elevation | 188 m / 617 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 26.7384, -11.6719 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Smara 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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhfennir | Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra | N | 155 km | 97 mi | ~2h 35m | 🗺 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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, the home state of Smara, along with each city's aerial distance from Laayoune, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gueltat Zemmour | 25.1428° N | -12.3717° W | 419 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tarfaya | 27.9392° N | -12.926° W | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Akhfennir | 28.0946° N | -12.0516° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Smara Airport IATA: SMW 1 km (1 mi) from Smara |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Tarfaya |
| 🗺 Map of Gueltat Zemmour |
The exact GPS location of Smara gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. 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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra 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 Smara are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Smara 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 Morocco map
Smara sits within Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, 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 Smara 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 Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. › Browse every city in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
Coordinates for Smara 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 Morocco. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Smara are latitude 26.7384° and longitude -11.6719°. In directional format: 26.7384° N, 11.6719° W. These coordinates mark the center of Smara in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Smara is a city in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Es-Semara. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Smara sits at: Latitude 26° 44' 18" N and Longitude 11° 40' 19" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Smara has a population of approximately 42,056 people. This is roughly 11.436% of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra.
The interactive satellite map of Smara is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.7384, -11.6719 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Smara in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. For broader context, explore the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Smara is Smara Airport (SMW), roughly 1 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Smara sits at an elevation of approximately 188 meters (617 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra.
The closest cities to Smara include Akhfennir. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Smara, sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM, giving a day length of 13h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Smara's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Smara is approximately 2,977 km (1,850 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,160 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Smara — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Vao, New Caledonia, roughly 461 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.
Smara is approximately 932 km (579 mi) NE of Rabat, the national capital of Morocco, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
