Current Date And Time In Gams, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:15:18 CEST
State: Saint Gallen
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,971
District: Wahlkreis Werdenberg
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gams, a city in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Gams — 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 Gams.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Switzerland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.2043° N | 9.4417° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.2043 | 9.4417 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 12' 15" N | 9° 26' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 12.2574' N | 9° 26.5032' E |
| City | Gams |
| State | Saint Gallen |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Wahlkreis Werdenberg |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 2,971 |
| Elevation | 483 m / 1,585 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.2043, 9.4417 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gams 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 Saint Gallen.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grabs | Saint Gallen | S | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Haag (Rheintal) | Saint Gallen | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Buchs | Saint Gallen | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Wildhaus | Saint Gallen | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sennwald | Saint Gallen | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Sevelen | Saint Gallen | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Saint Gallen, the home state of Gams, along with each city's aerial distance from St. Gallen, Saint Gallen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankt Gallen | 47.4239° N | 9.3748° E | 684 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Rapperswil | 47.2256° N | 8.8223° E | 408 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wil | 47.4615° N | 9.0455° E | 569 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Jona | 47.2298° N | 8.8388° E | 424 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gossau | 47.4155° N | 9.2548° E | 637 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Uzwil | 47.4365° N | 9.1342° E | 542 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Altstätten | 47.3777° N | 9.5475° E | 447 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Buchs | 47.1674° N | 9.4779° E | 447 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Flawil | 47.413° N | 9.1832° E | 621 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Eschenbach | 47.2398° N | 8.9216° E | 480 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport IATA: ACH 32 km (20 mi) from Gams |
The exact GPS location of Gams gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Saint Gallen. 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 Saint Gallen 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 Gams are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gams 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 Switzerland map
Gams sits within Saint Gallen, Switzerland, in the Europe 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 Gams 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 Saint Gallen. › Browse every city in Saint Gallen
Coordinates for Gams 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 Switzerland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Gams are latitude 47.2043° and longitude 9.4417°. In directional format: 47.2043° N, 9.4417° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gams in Saint Gallen and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gams is a city in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Wahlkreis Werdenberg. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gams sits at: Latitude 47° 12' 15" N and Longitude 9° 26' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gams has a population of approximately 2,971 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saint Gallen.
The interactive satellite map of Gams is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.2043, 9.4417 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gams in Saint Gallen. For broader context, explore the Saint Gallen state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gams is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gams sits at an elevation of approximately 483 meters (1,585 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saint Gallen.
The closest cities to Gams include Grabs, Haag (Rheintal), Buchs. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gams, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 08:41 PM, giving a day length of 14h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gams's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gams is approximately 5,255 km (3,265 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 714 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gams — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 590 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.
Gams is approximately 155 km (96 mi) W of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
