Current Date And Time In Al Raafah, United Arab Emirates
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:26:43 GST
State: Umm Al Quwain
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 2,704
Explore the interactive satellite map of Al Raafah, a city in Umm Al Quwain, 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 Al Raafah — 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 Al Raafah.
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) | 25.5507° N | 55.6862° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 25.5507 | 55.6862 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 33' 3" N | 55° 41' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 33.0438' N | 55° 41.1714' E |
| City | Al Raafah |
| State | Umm Al Quwain (أمّ القيوين) |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +04:00 |
| Population | 2,704 |
| Elevation | 28 m / 92 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 25.5507, 55.6862 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Al Raafah 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 Umm Al Quwain.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Al Quwain City | Umm Al Quwain | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Al Ḩamriyah | Sharjah | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Umm Al Quwain, the home state of Al Raafah, along with each city's aerial distance from Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Al Quwain City | 25.5647° N | 55.5552° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport IATA: RKT 26 km (16 mi) from Al Raafah |
The exact GPS location of Al Raafah gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Umm Al Quwain. 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 Umm Al Quwain 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 Al Raafah are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Al Raafah 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
Al Raafah sits within Umm Al Quwain, 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 Al Raafah 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 Umm Al Quwain. › Browse every city in Umm Al Quwain
Coordinates for Al Raafah 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 Al Raafah are latitude 25.5507° and longitude 55.6862°. In directional format: 25.5507° N, 55.6862° E. These coordinates mark the center of Al Raafah in Umm Al Quwain and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Al Raafah is a city in Umm Al Quwain, 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, Al Raafah sits at: Latitude 25° 33' 3" N and Longitude 55° 41' 10" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Al Raafah has a population of approximately 2,704 people. This is roughly 6.089% of Umm Al Quwain's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Umm Al Quwain.
The interactive satellite map of Al Raafah is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 25.5507, 55.6862 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Al Raafah in Umm Al Quwain. For broader context, explore the Umm Al Quwain state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Al Raafah is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Al Raafah sits at an elevation of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Umm Al Quwain.
The closest cities to Al Raafah include Umm Al Quwain City, Al Ḩamriyah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Al Raafah, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 13h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Al Raafah's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Al Raafah is approximately 2,844 km (1,767 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,593 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Al Raafah — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 584 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.
Al Raafah is approximately 178 km (111 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.
