London sits at the historic and geographic heart of the United Kingdom, on the River Thames in southeastern England, right beside the Prime Meridian at Greenwich, at coordinates 51.5074° N, 0.1278° W. Explore London’s exact latitude and longitude, hemisphere location, timezone, antipode, elevation, local time, and interactive map data through Antipode’s visual coordinates platform.
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Explore the exact location, coordinates, antipode, timezone, hemisphere, and geographic identity of London.
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London uses GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) during daylight saving (late March–late October). The clock above adjusts automatically.Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
On the Prime Meridian
Elevation
11 m
Approximate central elevation above sea level along the Thames.London’s Antipode
The antipode is the exact opposite point on Earth from London. It lies in the open South Pacific Ocean, close to the aptly-named Antipodes Islands of New Zealand — which take their name from being roughly opposite Greenwich. Drag the globe to rotate it, or scroll over the globe to zoom in and out.
◎ View Antipode Tool51.5074° S, 179.8722° E
LocationSouth Pacific Ocean
Nearest LandAntipodes Islands, New Zealand
(~220 km; nearest town Dunedin ~930 km)
How Far Is London From Other Cities?
London to Paris
~344 km / 213 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~1 h 15 m DistanceLondon to Amsterdam
~358 km / 222 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~1 h 15 m DistanceLondon to Edinburgh
~534 km / 332 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~1 h 20 m DistanceLondon to Dubai
~5,473 km / 3,401 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~7 h DistanceLondon to New York
~5,570 km / 3,461 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~7 h 30 m DistanceLondon to Singapore
~10,848 km / 6,741 mi
Typical nonstop flight ~13 h 30 mUse London’s Coordinates On
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About London’s Coordinates
London’s coordinates are approximately 51.5074° N latitude and 0.1278° W longitude. This places the city in southeastern England, right beside the Prime Meridian at Greenwich. These coordinates are commonly used for mapping, navigation, travel planning, flight routing, city data, and location-based design.
Where is London located?
London is located in southeastern England on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s most important cultural, financial, transport, and travel hubs.
What hemisphere is London in?
London is in the Northern Hemisphere because it sits north of the Equator. It lies almost exactly on the Prime Meridian at Greenwich — just fractionally into the Western Hemisphere at 0.13° W.
Why is Greenwich important?
Greenwich, in southeast London, is the reference point for the Prime Meridian, the line of 0° longitude used as the basis for global time and longitude measurement.
What is London’s antipode?
London’s antipode falls in the South Pacific Ocean near the Antipodes Islands of New Zealand — a small uninhabited group named for lying roughly opposite Greenwich. The nearest sizeable town is Dunedin, around 930 km away.
London Coordinates FAQ
What are the coordinates of London?
The coordinates of London are approximately 51.5074° N latitude and 0.1278° W longitude.
Is London in the Northern Hemisphere?
Yes. London is in the Northern Hemisphere because it is located north of the Equator, and it sits almost exactly on the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.
What timezone is London in?
London uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving months.
What is the antipode of London?
The antipode of London is in the South Pacific Ocean near the Antipodes Islands of New Zealand, with the nearest sizeable town being Dunedin, around 930 km away.
How far is London from Paris?
London is roughly 344 km (213 miles) from Paris in a straight line, with a typical nonstop flight taking around 1 hour 15 minutes.
