Edinburgh, United Kingdom — GPS Coordinates
55° 57' 7.4" N, 3° 11' 47.3" W
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 514,990 |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
The GPS coordinates of Edinburgh, United Kingdom are 55.952060, -3.196480 in decimal degrees, which is 55° 57' 7.4" N, 3° 11' 47.3" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Edinburgh lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 514,990. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Edinburgh
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 21:06
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 15h 33m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Europe/London
- Antipode
- -55.952060, 176.803520
- 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.
Edinburgh Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 55.952060, -3.196480
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 55°57'7.4"N 3°11'47.3"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 55°57.124'N 3°11.789'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 487731E 6200761N
- Geohash · base32 index
- gcvwr3b2k
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9C7RXR23+RCC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:55.952060,-3.196480
Distances from Edinburgh
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 59 km | 37 mi | NNE (13°) |
| Glasgow | 67 km | 42 mi | W (262°) |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 148 km | 92 mi | SE (137°) |
| Aberdeen | 149 km | 92 mi | NNE (26°) |
| Sunderland | 163 km | 101 mi | SE (135°) |
| Middlesbrough | 197 km | 122 mi | SE (140°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
Edinburgh is located at latitude 55.952060 and longitude -3.196480 (55° 57' 7.4" N, 3° 11' 47.3" W).
What is the population of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has an approximate population of 514,990.
What country is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is located in United Kingdom, Europe.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the Europe/London time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+0 and UTC+1 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Edinburgh?
The nearest major city is Dundee, about 59 km (37 miles) to the NNE of Edinburgh.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.