Brussels, Belgium — GPS Coordinates
50° 51' 1.6" N, 4° 20' 55.6" E
| Country | Belgium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,019,022 |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
Located in the central part of Belgium, Brussels is the capital city and serves as the political center of the European Union. It is situated inland, approximately 100 kilometers from the North Sea coast, and is surrounded by the Flemish and Walloon regions.
The coordinates 50.8505, 4.3488 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing specific locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the city. These coordinates facilitate accurate navigation and enhance the experience of exploring Brussels.
Geographic Facts About Brussels
- Sunrise
- 06:21
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 21:17
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 56m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Brussels
- Antipode
- -50.850450, -175.651220
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Brussels 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
Distances from Brussels
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderlecht | 3 km | 2 mi | WSW (237°) |
| Schaerbeek | 3 km | 2 mi | NE (44°) |
| Leuven | 25 km | 15 mi | E (82°) |
| Antwerpen | 41 km | 26 mi | N (5°) |
| Charleroi | 49 km | 31 mi | S (172°) |
| Gent | 50 km | 31 mi | WNW (297°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Brussels and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Brussels are 50.8505° N latitude and 4.3488° E longitude. To read them, note that latitude indicates the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Brussels in and what is its UTC offset?
Brussels operates in the Europe/Brussels time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour during standard time and +2 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates of Brussels in a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them as '50.8505, 4.3488' into the search bar. This will pinpoint the exact location in Brussels for navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.