Current Date And Time In Gilgit, Pakistan
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
03:50:04 PKT
State: Gilgit-Baltistan
Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (PKT)
Population: 216,760
District: Gilgit
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gilgit, a city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Gilgit β 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 Gilgit.
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 Pakistan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.9187° N | 74.3125° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.9187 | 74.3125 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 55' 7" N | 74° 18' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 55.1214' N | 74° 18.747' E |
| City | Gilgit |
| State | Gilgit-Baltistan (Ϊ―ΩΪ―Ψͺ Ψ¨ΩΨͺΨ³ΨͺΨ§Ω) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Gilgit |
| Time Zone | +05:00 |
| Population | 216,760 |
| Elevation | 1,467 m / 4,813 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.9187, 74.3125 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gilgit 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 Gilgit-Baltistan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaglot | Gilgit-Baltistan | SE | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Aliabad | Gilgit-Baltistan | NE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Nagir | Gilgit-Baltistan | NE | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Karimabad | Gilgit-Baltistan | NE | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Barishal | Gilgit-Baltistan | NE | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Gahkuch | Gilgit-Baltistan | NW | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 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 Gilgit-Baltistan, the home state of Gilgit, along with each city's aerial distance from Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skardu | 35.2979° N | 75.6337° E | 2,241 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaglot | 35.6884° N | 74.6241° E | 1,425 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karimabad | 36.3269° N | 74.6614° E | 2,386 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gahkuch | 36.1768° N | 73.7638° E | 1,892 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yougu | 35.1843° N | 76.1588° E | 2,464 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barishal | 36.3216° N | 74.695° E | 2,732 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aliabad | 36.307° N | 74.6155° E | 2,217 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chilas | 35.4129° N | 74.1041° E | 1,141 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dambudas | 35.5976° N | 75.2249° E | 2,083 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eidghah | 35.3471° N | 74.8563° E | 2,372 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gilgit Airport IATA: GIL 2 km (1 mi) from Gilgit |
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| 🗺 Map of Chilas |
| 🗺 Map of Eidghah |
| 🗺 Map of Dambudas |
| 🗺 Map of Skardu |
| 🗺 Map of Shigar |
| 🗺 Map of Yougu |
The exact GPS location of Gilgit gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gilgit-Baltistan. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gilgit-Baltistan 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 Gilgit are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gilgit 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 Pakistan map
Gilgit sits within Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 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 Gilgit 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 Gilgit-Baltistan. › Browse every city in Gilgit-Baltistan
Coordinates for Gilgit 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 Pakistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Gilgit are latitude 35.9187° and longitude 74.3125°. In directional format: 35.9187° N, 74.3125° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gilgit is a city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Gilgit. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gilgit sits at: Latitude 35° 55' 7" N and Longitude 74° 18' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gilgit has a population of approximately 216,760 people. This is roughly 14.519% of Gilgit-Baltistan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The interactive satellite map of Gilgit is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.9187, 74.3125 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan. For broader context, explore the Gilgit-Baltistan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gilgit is Gilgit Airport (GIL), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gilgit sits at an elevation of approximately 1,467 meters (4,813 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gilgit-Baltistan.
The closest cities to Gilgit include Jaglot, Aliabad, Nagir. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gilgit, sunrise is at 05:16 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gilgit's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gilgit is approximately 3,998 km (2,485 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,699 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gilgit — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,037 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.
Gilgit is approximately 270 km (168 mi) SW of Islamabad, the national capital of Pakistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
