London, United Kingdom — GPS Coordinates
51° 30' 30.7" N, 0° 7' 32.7" W
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 8,961,989 |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 / UTC+1 |
Located in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom, London is positioned along the River Thames and is approximately 50 miles from the North Sea coast. It serves as a significant cultural and economic hub, with connections to various regions within the UK and Europe.
The coordinates 51.5085, -0.1257 can be utilized for a variety of practical applications, such as providing precise driving directions, sharing locations with others via drop-pins, or geotagging photographs taken in the city. These coordinates pinpoint a central location in London, facilitating easy navigation and exploration.
Geographic Facts About London
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 20:35
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 14h 56m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Europe/London
- Antipode
- -51.508530, 179.874260
- 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.
London 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
Distances from London
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 1 km | 1 mi | SSW (209°) |
| Islington | 3 km | 2 mi | NNE (27°) |
| Archway | 7 km | 4 mi | N (355°) |
| Tottenham | 11 km | 7 mi | NNE (21°) |
| Walthamstow | 12 km | 7 mi | NE (38°) |
| Brent | 13 km | 8 mi | WNW (292°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of London?
The precise coordinates of London are 51.5085° N latitude and -0.1257° W longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), while the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is London in and what is its UTC offset?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, which operates on UTC+0 during standard time and UTC+1 during British Summer Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate in London?
To use the coordinates 51.5085, -0.1257 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the specified location in London, allowing for efficient route planning.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.