Latitude and Longitude of United Kingdom
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.
United Kingdom Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 51.508530, -0.125740
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 51°30'30.7"N 0°7'32.7"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 51°30.512'N 0°7.544'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 699454E 5710295N
- Geohash · base32 index
- gcpvj0u6y
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9C3XGV5F+CP6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:51.508530,-0.125740
Major Cities in United Kingdom
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is the United Kingdom located, and how can I read its coordinates?
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.
What is the time zone of the United Kingdom and how does its longitude affect it?
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.
How can I find specific cities or regions within the United Kingdom using this page?
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.