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Glasgow Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for Glasgow, United Kingdom.
At a glance
Glasgow Coordinates
- Country
- United Kingdom
- State / Region
- Scotland
- Elevation
- 40 m
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
Map location
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Reference data
Geographic Information
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55.8642, -4.251855°51'51.12"N 4°15'6.48"W55°51.852'N 4°15.108'WLive snapshot
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Where is Glasgow?
Glasgow is located in United Kingdom in Scotland, at approximately 55.8642° latitude and -4.2518° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 40 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds.
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What Glasgow's coordinates mean
Latitude
55.8642° places Glasgow north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
4.2518° places the city west of the prime meridian. Longitude influences local solar time and the appropriate civil time zone.
Elevation and time zone
The listed elevation is an approximate terrain value, not a survey measurement. Glasgow uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of Glasgow?
Glasgow is located at approximately 55.8642° latitude and -4.2518° longitude.
Where is Glasgow?
Glasgow is located in United Kingdom in Scotland, at approximately 55.8642° latitude and -4.2518° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 40 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds.
What is the elevation of Glasgow?
The approximate terrain elevation is 40 metres (131 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow uses Europe/London. Follow the time-zone link for the current UTC offset and daylight-saving status.
Are these coordinates exact?
They represent an approximate city center, not a legal boundary, building entrance or survey monument.
How can I check sunrise and sunset in Glasgow?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 6:36 AM and sunset is 7:56 PM. Open the Sun & Moon tool with this city’s coordinates for a seven-day table.
Data sources and accuracy
Coordinates, elevation and geographic metadata come from the project city data set and are presented as approximate reference values. Local time uses the listed IANA time-zone identifier; live weather is attributed in the result card. Verify coordinates and conditions before safety-critical use.