Current Date And Time In Damascus, Syria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:16:42 EEST
State: Damascus Governorate
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,569,394
Explore the interactive satellite map of Damascus, a city in Damascus Governorate, Syria, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Damascus — 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 Damascus.
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 Syria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.5102° N | 36.2913° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.5102 | 36.2913 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 30' 37" N | 36° 17' 29" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 30.612' N | 36° 17.4768' E |
| City | Damascus |
| State | Damascus Governorate |
| Country | Syria |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 1,569,394 |
| Area (km²) | 105.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 40.54 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 14,946.61 /km² |
| Elevation | 701 m / 2,300 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 33.5102, 36.2913 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Damascus 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 Damascus Governorate.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| al-Yarmuk | Damascus Governorate | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Damascus | Dimashq | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 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 Damascus Governorate, the home state of Damascus, along with each city's aerial distance from Damascus, Damascus Governorate'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-Yarmuk | 33.4699° N | 36.3018° E | 684 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
Damascus International Airport IATA: DAM 24 km (15 mi) from Damascus |
The exact GPS location of Damascus gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Damascus Governorate. 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 Damascus Governorate 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 Damascus are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Damascus 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 Syria map
Damascus sits within Damascus Governorate, Syria, 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 Damascus 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 Damascus Governorate. › Browse every city in Damascus Governorate
Coordinates for Damascus 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 Syria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Damascus are latitude 33.5102° and longitude 36.2913°. In directional format: 33.5102° N, 36.2913° E. These coordinates mark the center of Damascus in Damascus Governorate and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Damascus is a city in Damascus Governorate, Syria, 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, Damascus sits at: Latitude 33° 30' 37" N and Longitude 36° 17' 29" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Damascus has a population of approximately 1,569,394 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Damascus Governorate.
The interactive satellite map of Damascus is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.5102, 36.2913 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Damascus in Damascus Governorate. For broader context, explore the Damascus Governorate state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Damascus is Damascus International Airport (DAM), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Damascus sits at an elevation of approximately 701 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Damascus Governorate.
The closest cities to Damascus include al-Yarmuk, Damascus. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Damascus, sunrise is at 05:53 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM, giving a day length of 13h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Damascus's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Damascus is approximately 3,730 km (2,318 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,368 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Damascus — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 1,263 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.
