Sanaa
in Sanaa, Yemen

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
15.355 and 44.207 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 15° 21' 16" and E 44° 12' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rial - YER
Spoken languages:
Arabic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:50 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Aden
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 5:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.811 and -138.841 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Teonemahina
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Yemen in Western Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Yemen.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Yemen. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Sanaa

Sanaa in Sanaa with it's 1,937,451 habitants is a city located in Yemen. It's the capital of this country.

Current time in Sanaa is now 09:50 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Aden with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sanaa. The closest airport in Yemen is Sana'a International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 14 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Yemen is Old City of Sana'a in a distance of 0 mi (or 0 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ar Rawdah, Qaryat al Qabil, Al Khaniq, Matnah and Sayyan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 19%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 4th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mercure Sanaa Al Saeed Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
PO BOX 5270 Al Zubery St
0 SANAA
Yemen

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Sana'a; most beautiful city in the world

Published: March 02, 2013
Length: 12:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Taco Petri

Sana'a is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The old city of Sana'a is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capital of Yemen. Share if you like...


Old City of Sana'a (Yemen)

Published: April 17, 2010
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jun Ya Yama Uchi

28DEC2009-09JAN2010 中東イエメン サナアの旧市街.


Old City of Sana'a, Yemen || صنعاء القديمة - اليمن

Published: November 25, 2012
Length: 15:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shehab AL-Areedh

Old City of Sana'a, Yemen || صنعاء القديمة - اليمن Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2200 m, Sana'a has been inhabited for more than 2500 years. In the 7th...


Bruno Blanchet - Globe-Trotter Académie 5/10 (Sanaa, Yémen)

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 53:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CorrosionX4


Journey to Yemen

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 37:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ismail Al.Mahdi

Yemen is a beautiful and historical place to visit. This short film only shows just a little about what is Yemen . Big thanks to Zakaria for being the hero of this short film. I hope you...


Sana'a - From old city to new

Published: June 29, 2009
Length: 50:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: oojrod

A view of Sana'a from a motorcycle taxi.


Tanks and armored vehicles seized by the Houthis

Published: September 26, 2014
Length: 01:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Raidan Ameen

Tanks and armored vehicles seized by the Houthis from the Supreme Command Headquarters of the Armed Forces in the capital Sanaa.


Yemen Leader Apologizes to US for Embassy Attack

Published: September 13, 2012
Length: 14:03 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Associated Press

Yemen's president has apologized to President Barack Obama for the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, by a mob angry over an anti-Islam film. (Sept. 13)


Dar al-Hajar- Sana'a, Yemen || دار الحجر- صنعاء اليمن

Published: November 25, 2012
Length: 00:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Shehab AL-Areedh

Dar al-Hajar- Sana'a, Yemen|| دار الحجر- صنعاء اليمن You'll find this mansion near Sana'a in eastern Yemen. Although the current structure was built in the early 1900s, there...


Bait Bouse 8 Libna Villa Not Complete

Published: February 21, 2013
Length: 57:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YemenieRealEstate YRE

1 Floor Villa -Not Complete -Around 40 Million Rial -8 Libnas -Call Us at +976-735-170-994 or -Email us at yemenierealestate@gmail.com for more information Thank You Yemenie Real Estate.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Yemen Arab Republic

The Yemen Arab Republic, also known as North Yemen or Yemen (Sana'a), was a country from 1962 to 1990 in the northwestern part of what is now Yemen. Its capital was at Sana'a. It united with the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, commonly known as South Yemen, on May 22, 1990, to form the current Republic of Yemen.

Located at 15.3547, 44.2067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Yemen, States and territories established in 1962, States and territories disestablished in 1990, Former countries in the Middle East, North Yemen, Arab republics

North Yemen

North Yemen designates Yemen Arab Republic (1962–1990), its predecessor, the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918–1962), and their predecessors that exercised sovereignty over the territory that is now the north-western part of the state of Yemen in southern Arabia. Neither state ever self-designated as "North Yemen" and the term only came into general use when the Federation of South Arabia gained independence as the People's Republic of Yemen in 1967 making such a distinction necessary.

Located at 15.3547, 44.2067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Yemen, Divided regions, Former countries in the Middle East, Former member states of the United Nations, North Yemen

Sana'a Governorate

Sana'a is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Sana'a, which is also the national capital. However, the city of Sana'a is not part of the Governorate but instead forms the separate district of Amanat Al-Asemah. The Governorate covers an area of 13,850 km². As of 2004, the population was 918,379 inhabitants.

Located at 15.35, 44.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sana'a Governorate, Governorates of Yemen

Central Bank of Yemen

The Central Bank of Yemen is the central bank of Yemen. The Bank is engaged in developing policies to promote financial inclusion and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. The Central Bank of North Yemen was established in 1971 and the Central Bank of South Yemen in 1972. When the northern and southern sectors of Yemen reunited on 22 May 1990, the Central Bank of Yemen (of the north) merged with the Bank of Yemen (of the south) under the original name of “Central Bank of Yemen”.

Located at 15.3489, 44.2072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Economy of Yemen, Central banks, 1990 establishments in Yemen, Banks established in 1990, Banks of Yemen, Government of Yemen

Bayt Majraz

Bayt Majraz is a village in western central Yemen. It is located in the San‘a’ Governorate.

Located at 15.3667, 44.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Sana'a Governorate

Al Shohada Mosque (Sana'a)

Al Shohada Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the south of the ancient Great Mosque of Sana'a and Ghumdan Palace. , between the Yemeni military defense complex (to the west) and Ashohada Cemetery (to the east).

Located at 15.3486, 44.2158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Sana'a

Albolaily Mosque

Albolaily Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the southwest of the Al Shohada Mosque, near Sana'a Fish Market.

Located at 15.3419, 44.2106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Sana'a

Tahrir Square, Sana'a

Al-Tahrir Square, also Al-Tahreer Square or Tahreer Square is a square in central Sana'a, Yemen. It is located west of the Abbas Mosque and the Sultan Palace Hotel, south of the National Museum of Yemen and north of the Yemen Military Museum. Protests took place here during the 2011 Yemeni uprising. Tawakel Karman, awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, made her headquarters a tent pitched at the Square, where she has led weekly Tuesday protests since 2007.

Located at 15.3536, 44.2058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sana'a

Yemen Military Museum

Yemen Military Museum or The Military Museum is a museum in central Sana'a, Yemen. It is located on the southwestern corner of the Al-Tahrir Square, next to the National Library of Yemen. It has a wide range of artifacts from ancient artifacts to items during the British occupation and subsequent revolution.

Located at 15.3531, 44.2047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Sana'a, Museums in Yemen

National Library of Yemen

The National Library of Yemen is the national library of Yemen. located in central Sana'a, It is located near the Al-Tahrir Square and the Yemen Military Museum. It has an extensive collection of books in French and in English about Yemen.

Located at 15.3508, 44.2025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Sana'a, Libraries in Yemen, National libraries

Hanthel Mosque

Hanthel Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the west of Al-Tahrir Square, near the offices of the Ministry of Civil Services and north of the Egyptian Embassy.

Located at 15.3528, 44.1992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Sana'a

House of Folklore

House of Folklore is a museum in central Sana'a, Yemen. It is located southwest of the Al-Tahrir Square and south of the Egyptian Embassy and north of the Chinese Embassy. Founded on 11 April 2004 under the permission of the Ministry of Culture, it is "a cultural, research, non-profit and non-governmental organization works on collecting and documenting the Yemeni Folklore".

Located at 15.3483, 44.1994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Sana'a, Museums in Yemen, 2004 establishments in Yemen, Museums established in 2004

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Şan‘ā’, San’ah, ሳና, صنعاء, Sana'a, Sanaà, Sanaá, Sanaa, Σάνα, Saná, Şan‘ā', צנעא, SAH, San'a, サヌア, 사나, Sana, Сана, Санъо, 萨那