Current Date And Time In Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Sunday, 09 August 2026
15:42:24 BST
Capital: Belfast
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 1,910,543
Area: 14,130.00 km²
State Code: NIR
Explore the interactive satellite map of Northern Ireland, a state or administrative region of United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Northern Ireland — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Northern Ireland in United Kingdom.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United Kingdom operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.7877° N | 6.4923° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 54.7877 | -6.4923 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 47' 16" N | 6° 29' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 47.2629' N | 6° 29.5389' W |
| State / Region | Northern Ireland (Northren Ireland) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Belfast |
| State Code | NIR |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Districts | 11 |
| Population | 1,910,543 |
| Area (km²) | 14,130.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5,455.62 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 45.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Area Rank | #4 in United Kingdom |
| Population Rank | #4 of 8 in United Kingdom |
| GPS (DD) | 54.7877, -6.4923 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Northern Ireland to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across United Kingdom.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bride | United Kingdom | E | 205 km | 128 mi | ~2h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Forest | United Kingdom | E | 320 km | 199 mi | ~3h 60m | 🗺 View |
| Wales | United Kingdom | SE | 346 km | 215 mi | ~4h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Scotland | United Kingdom | N | 347 km | 216 mi | ~4h 21m | 🗺 View |
| England | United Kingdom | SE | 349 km | 217 mi | ~4h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Vale | United Kingdom | SE | 517 km | 322 mi | ~6h 28m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Northern Ireland, along with each city's aerial distance from Belfast, Northern Ireland's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 54.5968° N | -5.9254° W | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Londonderry County Borough | 54.9972° N | -7.3092° W | 24 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Derry | 54.9981° N | -7.3093° W | 24 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lisburn | 54.5234° N | -6.0353° W | 53 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newtownabbey | 54.6598° N | -5.9086° W | 15 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bangor | 54.6608° N | -5.668° W | 19 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Craigavon | 54.4471° N | -6.387° W | 34 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Castlereagh | 54.5735° N | -5.8847° W | 29 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Portadown | 54.423° N | -6.4443° W | 22 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newtownards | 54.5924° N | -5.6909° W | 9 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Northern Ireland is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across United Kingdom. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Northern Ireland on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in United Kingdom.
The satellite view of Northern Ireland helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View United Kingdom national map
Northern Ireland occupies a distinct geographic zone within United Kingdom in the Europe region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Northern Ireland for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across United Kingdom. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Northern Ireland in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Northern Ireland are latitude 54.7877° and longitude -6.4923°. In directional format: 54.7877° N, 6.4923° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Northern Ireland in United Kingdom and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Northern Ireland is a state or administrative region of United Kingdom, located in Europe. Its capital city is Belfast. View the exact position of Northern Ireland on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Northern Ireland is at: Latitude 54° 47' 16" N and Longitude 6° 29' 32" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Northern Ireland covers a total area of approximately 14,130.00 km² (5,455.62 mi²). This is roughly 5.77% of United Kingdom's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Northern Ireland is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 54.7877, -6.4923 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Northern Ireland in United Kingdom. For broader context, explore the United Kingdom national map or nearby states.
Today in Northern Ireland, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 09:14 PM, giving a day length of 15h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Northern Ireland's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Northern Ireland is approximately 6,099 km (3,790 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 417 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Northern Ireland — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 958 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
