51° 30' 30.7" N, 0° 7' 32.7" W
Located in Europe, the United Kingdom lies in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, with the North Sea to the east. Its geographic centroid is approximately 51.51 latitude and -0.13 longitude, reflecting its central position within the British Isles. Coordinates for the United Kingdom are essential for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may seek to plan travel across different regions or for time-zone considerations, making accurate location data crucial for effective planning.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 51.508530 | -0.125740 | 8,961,989 |
| Birmingham | 52.481420 | -1.899830 | 1,157,603 |
| Glasgow | 55.865150 | -4.257630 | 626,410 |
| Manchester | 53.480950 | -2.237430 | 568,996 |
| Sheffield | 53.382970 | -1.465900 | 556,500 |
| Leeds | 53.796480 | -1.547850 | 536,280 |
| Edinburgh | 55.952060 | -3.196480 | 514,990 |
| Liverpool | 53.410580 | -2.977940 | 496,770 |
| Bristol | 51.455230 | -2.596650 | 479,024 |
| Cardiff | 51.480000 | -3.180000 | 372,089 |
| Leicester | 52.638600 | -1.131690 | 368,600 |
| Bradford | 53.793910 | -1.752060 | 366,187 |
| Belfast | 54.596820 | -5.925410 | 348,005 |
| Coventry | 52.406560 | -1.512170 | 345,324 |
| Brent | 51.553060 | -0.302300 | 329,100 |
| Birkenhead | 53.393370 | -3.014790 | 325,264 |
| Nottingham | 52.953600 | -1.150470 | 323,632 |
| Islington | 51.536220 | -0.103040 | 319,143 |
| Reading | 51.456250 | -0.971130 | 318,014 |
| Kingston upon Hull | 53.744600 | -0.335250 | 314,018 |
The United Kingdom is situated in Europe. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude indicating its position north or south of the equator, and longitude indicating its position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
The United Kingdom primarily operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the winter months and British Summer Time (BST) during the summer. Its longitudinal span affects local time, as regions further east or west may experience time differences.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within the United Kingdom, users can enter specific coordinates into the search function or look up well-known areas. The country page provides a framework for identifying various locations based on latitude and longitude.