Current Date And Time In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:11:30 AST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Riyadh, a city in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Riyadh — 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 Riyadh.
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 Saudi Arabia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 24.6877° N | 46.7219° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 24.6877 | 46.7219 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 41' 16" N | 46° 43' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 41.2638' N | 46° 43.311' E |
| City | Riyadh |
| State | Riyadh Region (منطقة الرياض) |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Founded | 1746-01-01 |
| Population | 4,205,961 |
| Area (km²) | 1,798.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 694.21 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,339.24 /km² |
| Elevation | 612 m / 2,008 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 24.6877, 46.7219 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Irqah | Riyadh Region | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ad Dir‘iyah | Riyadh Region | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Al Jubaylah | Riyadh Region | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Al ‘Uyaynah | Riyadh Region | NW | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| shokhaibٍ | Riyadh Region | SW | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Al Hayathim | Riyadh Region | SE | 78 km | 49 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 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 Riyadh Region, the home state of Riyadh, along with each city's aerial distance from Riyadh, Riyadh Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Kharj | 24.1554° N | 47.3346° E | 438 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Az Zulfi | 26.2995° N | 44.8154° E | 620 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ad Dawadimi | 24.5077° N | 44.3924° E | 975 m | 236 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ad Dir‘iyah | 24.7519° N | 46.5387° E | 600 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Afif | 23.9065° N | 42.9172° E | 1,045 m | 395 km | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Irqah | 24.6803° N | 46.6111° E | 662 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ad Dilam | 23.991° N | 47.1618° E | 453 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shaqra | 25.2402° N | 45.251° E | 715 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ḥawṭah Bani Tamim | 23.496° N | 46.878° E | 648 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laylá | 22.2921° N | 46.7238° E | 541 m | 266 km | 🗺 View Map |
King Khalid International Airport IATA: RUH 30 km (19 mi) from Riyadh |
The exact GPS location of Riyadh gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Riyadh Region. 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 Riyadh Region 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 Riyadh are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Riyadh 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 Saudi Arabia map
Riyadh sits within Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region. › Browse every city in Riyadh Region
Coordinates for Riyadh 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 Saudi Arabia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Riyadh are latitude 24.6877° and longitude 46.7219°. In directional format: 24.6877° N, 46.7219° E. These coordinates mark the center of Riyadh in Riyadh Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Riyadh is a city in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, 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, Riyadh sits at: Latitude 24° 41' 16" N and Longitude 46° 43' 19" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Riyadh has a population of approximately 4,205,961 people. This is roughly 47.178% of Riyadh Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Riyadh Region.
The interactive satellite map of Riyadh is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 24.6877, 46.7219 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Riyadh in Riyadh Region. For broader context, explore the Riyadh Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Riyadh is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), roughly 30 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Riyadh sits at an elevation of approximately 612 meters (2,008 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Riyadh Region.
The closest cities to Riyadh include ‘Irqah, Ad Dir‘iyah, Al Jubaylah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Riyadh, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 13h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Riyadh's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Riyadh is approximately 2,748 km (1,708 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,726 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Riyadh — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rikitea, French Polynesia, roughly 245 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.
