Latitude and Longitude of Belgium
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.
Belgium Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 50.850450, 4.348780
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 50°51'1.6"N 4°20'55.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 50°51.027'N 4°20.927'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 594946E 5634061N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u1516cn9m
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9F26V82X+5GJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:50.850450,4.348780
Major Cities in Belgium
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Belgium located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
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.
What time zone does Belgium operate in, and how does its longitude affect this?
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.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Belgium using the country page?
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.