Current Date And Time In Rize, Turkey
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:53:07 TRT
State: Rize Province
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 119,828
District: Rize
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rize, a city in Rize Province, Turkey, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rize — 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 Rize.
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 Turkey operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.0208° N | 40.5219° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.0208 | 40.5219 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 1' 15" N | 40° 31' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 1.2498' N | 40° 31.3164' E |
| City | Rize |
| State | Rize Province (Rize) |
| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Rize |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 119,828 |
| Elevation | 63 m / 207 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.0208, 40.5219 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rize 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 Rize Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gündoğdu | Rize Province | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Güneysu | Rize Province | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Derepazarı | Rize Province | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Büyükköy | Rize Province | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Kalkandere | Rize Province | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| İyidere | Rize Province | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 Rize Province, the home state of Rize, along with each city's aerial distance from Rize, Rize Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardeşen | 41.1906° N | 40.9794° E | 8 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Çayeli | 41.0861° N | 40.7221° E | 12 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalkandere | 40.9205° N | 40.4369° E | 277 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Güneysu | 40.9813° N | 40.6047° E | 305 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| İyidere | 41.0119° N | 40.3619° E | 13 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nurluca | 41.0327° N | 40.9082° E | 620 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Büyükköy | 41.0149° N | 40.673° E | 168 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Çamlıhemşin | 41.0477° N | 41° E | 424 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gündoğdu | 41.0532° N | 40.6066° E | - | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Güneyce | 40.821° N | 40.4704° E | 566 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
Rize–Artvin Airport IATA: RZV 33 km (20 mi) from Rize |
The exact GPS location of Rize gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rize Province. 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 Rize Province 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 Rize are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rize 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 Turkey map
Rize sits within Rize Province, Turkey, 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 Rize 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 Rize Province. › Browse every city in Rize Province
Coordinates for Rize 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 Turkey. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rize are latitude 41.0208° and longitude 40.5219°. In directional format: 41.0208° N, 40.5219° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rize in Rize Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rize is a city in Rize Province, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Rize. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rize sits at: Latitude 41° 1' 15" N and Longitude 40° 31' 19" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rize has a population of approximately 119,828 people. This is roughly 34.832% of Rize Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rize Province.
The interactive satellite map of Rize is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.0208, 40.5219 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rize in Rize Province. For broader context, explore the Rize Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rize is Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV), roughly 33 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rize sits at an elevation of approximately 63 meters (207 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rize Province.
The closest cities to Rize include Gündoğdu, Güneysu, Derepazarı. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rize, sunrise is at 05:24 AM and sunset is at 07:21 PM, giving a day length of 13h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rize's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rize is approximately 4,566 km (2,837 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,403 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rize — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,975 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.
Rize is approximately 660 km (410 mi) W of Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
