Glasgow, United Kingdom — GPS Coordinates
55° 51' 54.5" N, 4° 15' 27.5" W
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 626,410 |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
The GPS coordinates of Glasgow, United Kingdom are 55.865150, -4.257630 in decimal degrees, which is 55° 51' 54.5" N, 4° 15' 27.5" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Glasgow lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 626,410. 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 Glasgow
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 21:12
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 15h 37m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Europe/London
- Antipode
- -55.865150, 175.742370
- 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.
Glasgow Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 55.865150, -4.257630
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 55°51'54.5"N 4°15'27.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 55°51.909'N 4°15.458'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 421294E 6191786N
- Geohash · base32 index
- gcuvz1gwn
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9C7QVP8R+3W9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:55.865150,-4.257630
Distances from Glasgow
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 67 km | 42 mi | E (81°) |
| Dundee | 104 km | 65 mi | NE (49°) |
| Belfast | 176 km | 110 mi | SW (218°) |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 194 km | 121 mi | ESE (120°) |
| Aberdeen | 194 km | 121 mi | NE (42°) |
| Sunderland | 211 km | 131 mi | ESE (119°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Glasgow, United Kingdom?
Glasgow is located at latitude 55.865150 and longitude -4.257630 (55° 51' 54.5" N, 4° 15' 27.5" W).
What is the population of Glasgow?
Glasgow has an approximate population of 626,410.
What country is Glasgow in?
Glasgow is located in United Kingdom, Europe.
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
The nearest major city is Edinburgh, about 67 km (42 miles) to the E of Glasgow.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.