Qatar Coordinate Systems

UTM Coverage

UTM Zone 40N (WGS84) covers Qatar.

EPSG Codes

System	EPSG
WGS84 Geographic	4326
UTM Zone 40N WGS84	32640

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Overview

Qatar coordinate workflows commonly use WGS84 geographic coordinates and UTM zone 39N for projected mapping and engineering exchange.

National CRS and datum notes

Use the project-specified CRS for design and construction deliverables.
WGS84 UTM zone 39N is a practical exchange CRS for many Qatar datasets.
Legacy or authority-specific coordinates should be checked before transformation.

UTM zones and EPSG references

Zone	EPSG	Typical use
39N	EPSG:32639	Qatar and nearby Gulf longitudes

Production note

For Qatar engineering projects, keep a record of whether delivered coordinates are geographic longitude and latitude, UTM metres or a local authority grid. This avoids mixing degree-based map data with metre-based CAD drawings.

Production guidance

Before issuing Qatar deliverables, document whether coordinates are stored as WGS84 longitude and latitude, UTM zone 39N metres or a project grid. Keep the original imported file with its CRS note so exported KMZ, DXF or CSV files can be traced back during review.