Birmingham, United Kingdom — GPS Coordinates
52° 28' 53.1" N, 1° 53' 59.4" W
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,157,603 |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
Located in the West Midlands region of England, Birmingham is an inland city situated approximately 100 miles northwest of London. It is the largest city in the UK outside of the capital, known for its diverse cultural and economic landscape.
The coordinates 52.4814, -1.8998 can be used for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location information through drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken within the city. These coordinates pinpoint a central area of Birmingham, facilitating navigation and exploration.
Geographic Facts About Birmingham
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:47
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 15h 06m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Europe/London
- Antipode
- -52.481420, 178.100170
- 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.
Birmingham Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 52.481420, -1.899830
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 52°28'53.1"N 1°53'59.4"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 52°28.885'N 1°53.990'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 574713E 5815154N
- Geohash · base32 index
- gcqdscbw6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9C4WF4J2+H37
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:52.481420,-1.899830
Distances from Birmingham
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich | 8 km | 5 mi | WNW (303°) |
| Solihull | 11 km | 7 mi | SE (133°) |
| Sutton Coldfield | 11 km | 7 mi | NNE (31°) |
| Dudley | 13 km | 8 mi | W (280°) |
| Walsall | 13 km | 8 mi | NNW (334°) |
| Wolverhampton | 19 km | 12 mi | NW (308°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Birmingham?
The precise coordinates for Birmingham, UK are 52.4814° N latitude and -1.8998° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, note that latitude indicates north-south position, while longitude indicates east-west position.
What time zone is Birmingham in, and what does that mean for UTC offset?
Birmingham is in the Europe/London time zone, which operates on UTC+0 during standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in Birmingham?
To use the coordinates 52.4814, -1.8998 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar or the GPS input section. This will direct you to the specified location in Birmingham.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.