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Current Date And Time In United Arab Emirates

Wednesday, 09 September 2026
10:47:10 GST
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 11,056,873

🗺️ Map of United Arab Emirates - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of United Arab Emirates featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of United Arab Emirates

📍 LATITUDE
23.424°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
53.848°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)23.4241° N53.8478° E
Signed Decimal Degrees23.424153.8478
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)23° 25' 27" N53° 50' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)23° 25.4446' N53° 50.8691' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in United Arab Emirates Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:08 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:35 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 27m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:21 PM
Calculated for today (09 Sep 2026) from United Arab Emirates’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 United Arab Emirates’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,608 km
(1,620 mi) • United Arab Emirates's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
5,500 km
(3,418 mi) • United Arab Emirates's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
23.424° S, 126.152° W
The point exactly opposite United Arab Emirates's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from United Arab Emirates, you'd surface nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, about 440 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of United Arab Emirates

📍 Location Details

CountryUnited Arab Emirates
ContinentAsia
CapitalAbu Dhabi
Country CodeARE
Time Zone+04:00

📈 Area & Population

Population11,056,873
Area (km²)82,880.00 km²
Area (mi²)32,000.13 mi²
Pop. Density132.26 /km²
Elevation155 m / 507 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 2 countries
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation
Bordering Countries:

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 83,600 km² (32,278 mi²)
🟢 Land: 83,600 km² (32,278 mi²) - 100.0%
🌍 World Share: 0.056% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #117 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #86 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #28 of 51 in Asia

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from United Arab Emirates to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this United Arab Emirates flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far United Arab Emirates is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Oman
Capital: Muscat
SE301 km187 mi~ 20m🗺️ View
Saudi Arabia
Capital: Riyadh
W894 km556 mi~ 60m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in United Arab Emirates

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in United Arab Emirates. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Abu Dhabi24.4539° N54.3773° E2 m127 km🗺 View Map
Dubai25.2048° N55.2708° E-245 km🗺 View Map
Sharjah25.3562° N55.4272° E11 m268 km🗺 View Map
Ajman25.4052° N55.5136° E9 m277 km🗺 View Map
Ras Al Khaimah25.8007° N55.9762° E3 m341 km🗺 View Map
Fujairah25.1221° N56.3345° E21 m315 km🗺 View Map
Umm Al Quwain25.5508° N55.5524° E3 m293 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in United Arab Emirates

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in United Arab Emirates, along with each city's aerial distance from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
DubaiDubai25.0773° N55.3093° E24 m236 km🗺 View Map
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi24.4512° N54.397° E6 m127 km🗺 View Map
SharjahSharjah25.3342° N55.4122° E15 m265 km🗺 View Map
Al Ain CityAbu Dhabi24.1917° N55.7606° E275 m212 km🗺 View Map
AjmanAjman25.4018° N55.4788° E2 m275 km🗺 View Map
DayrahDubai25.2714° N55.3021° E10 m253 km🗺 View Map
Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah25.7895° N55.9432° E2 m338 km🗺 View Map
MusaffahAbu Dhabi24.3589° N54.4827° E7 m122 km🗺 View Map
Jebel AliDubai25.0026° N55.1081° E5 m217 km🗺 View Map
Business BayDubai25.1854° N55.2697° E16 m243 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to United Arab Emirates Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding United Arab Emirates Geography

The interactive map of United Arab Emirates provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of United Arab Emirates's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of United Arab Emirates Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across United Arab Emirates
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the United Arab Emirates map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of United Arab Emirates. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our United Arab Emirates Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About United Arab Emirates Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of United Arab Emirates?

The geographic center of United Arab Emirates is located at approximately 23.424° N (Latitude) and 53.848° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use United Arab Emirates map data for business?

Business professionals use United Arab Emirates mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across United Arab Emirates.

🌍 Which countries border United Arab Emirates?

You can explore countries near United Arab Emirates by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within United Arab Emirates?

Yes! Visit our United Arab Emirates States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within United Arab Emirates.

⏰ What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates in UTC+04:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our United Arab Emirates Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the United Arab Emirates map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our United Arab Emirates interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for United Arab Emirates?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for United Arab Emirates including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the United Arab Emirates main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of United Arab Emirates show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes United Arab Emirates's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in United Arab Emirates?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in United Arab Emirates ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in United Arab Emirates today?

Today, measured from United Arab Emirates's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is United Arab Emirates from the Equator?

United Arab Emirates's geographic center is approximately 2,608 km (1,620 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 5,500 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from United Arab Emirates?

The antipodal point of United Arab Emirates's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 440 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 place.