50° 51' 1.6" N, 4° 20' 55.6" E
Located in Western Europe, Belgium lies within the Northern Hemisphere and shares borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Its geographic centroid is approximately 50.85° N latitude and 4.35° E longitude, characterized by a relatively compact shape that facilitates easy navigation across its diverse regions. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Belgium for various purposes such as geocoding applications, navigation aids, and mapping projects. Understanding the geographical layout is essential for effective time-zone planning, particularly given Belgium's central location in Europe.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 50.850450 | 4.348780 | 1,019,022 |
| Antwerpen | 51.220470 | 4.400260 | 529,247 |
| Gent | 51.050000 | 3.716670 | 265,086 |
| Charleroi | 50.411360 | 4.444480 | 200,132 |
| Liège | 50.633730 | 5.567490 | 195,278 |
| Anderlecht | 50.836190 | 4.314540 | 160,553 |
| Schaerbeek | 50.869350 | 4.377370 | 132,761 |
| Brugge | 51.208920 | 3.224240 | 118,509 |
| Namur | 50.466900 | 4.867460 | 110,939 |
| Leuven | 50.879590 | 4.700930 | 101,032 |
Belgium is situated in Europe and is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The coordinates 50.85° N and 4.35° E indicate its geographic center.
Belgium operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 during daylight saving. Its longitudinal position influences its time zone alignment with neighboring countries.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Belgium, utilize the search feature on the country page by entering city names or specific coordinates to retrieve detailed geographic information.