
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cork, a city in Munster, Ireland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cork — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Cork | |
| District / County | County Cork | |
| State | Munster | |
| Country | Ireland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 190,384 | |
| Area | 37.30 km² (14.40 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Munster | #1 of 167 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +353 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ie | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 10 | |
| In Feet | 33 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.9 | |
| Longitude | -8.47 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.898° N 8.471° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 53' 53" N 8° 28' 14" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 53.88' N 8° 28.24' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Munster Capital | 109 km North of Nenagh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Newtownbutler, United Kingdom (265 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 54m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | T12, T21 and T23 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Dublin |
Cork is a city situated in Munster, Ireland, within Europe. It falls under County Cork, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cork as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Munster
The latitude and longitude of Cork pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cork on the map
Cork runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Cork run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cork exchange rates
To ring a number in Cork from outside Ireland, dial +353 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cork and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Cork ranks #1 of 167 cities in Munster. It lies about 109 km North of Nenagh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Munster market. › Cities near Cork
Cork has a recorded population of approximately 190,384 people. That places it #1 of 167 cities with population data in Munster. Browse more cities in Munster for comparison.
Cork spans approximately 37.30 square kilometers (14.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Cork keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 09:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Cork price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Cork currency page.
Cork is about 109 km North of Nenagh, the capital of Munster. See cities near Cork for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Cork lands you closest to Newtownbutler, United Kingdom, about 265 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cork sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.