Current Date And Time In Ash Sha‘m, United Arab Emirates
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:15:54 GST
State: Ras Al Khaimah
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 1,550
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ash Sha‘m, a city in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ash Sha‘m — 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 Ash Sha‘m.
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 United Arab Emirates operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.0279° N | 56.0835° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.0279 | 56.0835 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 1' 40" N | 56° 5' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 1.674' N | 56° 5.0112' E |
| City | Ash Sha‘m |
| State | Ras Al Khaimah (Émirat de Ras el Khaïmah) |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +04:00 |
| Population | 1,550 |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 26.0279, 56.0835 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ash Sha‘m 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 Ras Al Khaimah.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah | Ras Al Khaimah | SW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Al Jazirah al Ḩamra’ | Ras Al Khaimah | SW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 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 Ras Al Khaimah, the home state of Ash Sha‘m, along with each city's aerial distance from Ras al-Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah | 25.7895° N | 55.9432° E | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Jazirah al Ḩamra’ | 25.7091° N | 55.8077° E | 3 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
Khasab Airport IATA: KHS 22 km (14 mi) from Ash Sha‘m |
The exact GPS location of Ash Sha‘m gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ras Al Khaimah. 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 Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ash Sha‘m are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ash Sha‘m 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 United Arab Emirates map
Ash Sha‘m sits within Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 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 Ash Sha‘m 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 Ras Al Khaimah. › Browse every city in Ras Al Khaimah
Coordinates for Ash Sha‘m 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 United Arab Emirates. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ash Sha‘m are latitude 26.0279° and longitude 56.0835°. In directional format: 26.0279° N, 56.0835° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ash Sha‘m in Ras Al Khaimah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ash Sha‘m is a city in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 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, Ash Sha‘m sits at: Latitude 26° 1' 40" N and Longitude 56° 5' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ash Sha‘m has a population of approximately 1,550 people. This is roughly 0.388% of Ras Al Khaimah's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ras Al Khaimah.
The interactive satellite map of Ash Sha‘m is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.0279, 56.0835 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ash Sha‘m in Ras Al Khaimah. For broader context, explore the Ras Al Khaimah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ash Sha‘m is Khasab Airport (KHS), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ash Sha‘m is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Ras al-Khaimah, the capital of Ras Al Khaimah, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ash Sha‘m sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ras Al Khaimah.
The closest cities to Ash Sha‘m include Ras Al Khaimah, Al Jazirah al Ḩamra’. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ash Sha‘m, sunrise is at 05:46 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM, giving a day length of 13h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ash Sha‘m's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ash Sha‘m is approximately 2,897 km (1,800 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,610 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ash Sha‘m — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 629 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.
Ash Sha‘m is approximately 244 km (152 mi) SW of Abu Dhabi, the national capital of United Arab Emirates, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
