Current Date And Time In Acton, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:45:32 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 1,475
District: Shropshire
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Acton, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Acton — 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 | Acton | |
| District / County | Shropshire | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,475 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in England | #2674 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 254 | |
| In Feet | 833 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.45 | |
| Longitude | -3.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.45° N 3.017° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 27' 0" N 3° 1' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 27' N 3° 1' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 224 km East-Southeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Castletown, Isle Of Man (211 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Acton is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Shropshire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Acton as a Populated Place. 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 England
The latitude and longitude of Acton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 254 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Acton on the map
Acton 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 Acton run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Acton exchange rates
To ring a number in Acton from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Acton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Acton ranks #2674 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 224 km East-Southeast of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Acton
Acton has a recorded population of approximately 1,475 people. That places it #2674 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Acton sits within Shropshire, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Acton keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 08:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Acton price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Acton currency page.
Acton is about 224 km East-Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Acton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Acton lands you closest to Castletown, Isle Of Man, about 211 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Acton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
