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Atherton, England, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Atherton, United Kingdom

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:16:58 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 22,000
District: Borough of Wigan

🌎 Atherton, England, United Kingdom – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Atherton, 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 Atherton — 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

Atherton, England Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAtherton
District / CountyBorough of Wigan
StateEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population22,000
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in England#505 of 4214 cities with population data
Currency
NamePound Sterling
Code ISO-4217GBP
Symbol£
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+44
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.uk
Elevation
In Meter60
In Feet197
GPS Coordinates
Latitude53.52
Longitude-2.49
Decimal Degrees (DD)53.524° N 2.494° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)53° 31' 25" N 2° 29' 37" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)53° 31.42' N 2° 29.61' W
Location Context
Distance to England Capital275 km Southeast of London
Nearest City in Another CountryOnchan, Isle Of Man (148 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:44 AM
Sunset🌅 08:45 PM
Day Length15h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeM46
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Atherton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Atherton, England

Atherton is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Borough of Wigan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Atherton 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Atherton

The latitude and longitude of Atherton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Atherton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Atherton

Atherton 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

💰 Currency Used in Atherton

Payments and pricing in Atherton 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. › Atherton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Atherton

To ring a number in Atherton 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 Atherton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Atherton's Standing Within England

By recorded population, Atherton ranks #505 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 275 km 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 Atherton

📊 How This Atherton Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Atherton into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Atherton to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the England market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Atherton

👥 What is the population of Atherton?

Atherton has a recorded population of approximately 22,000 people. That places it #505 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Atherton in?

Atherton sits within Borough of Wigan, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Atherton in?

Atherton keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 08:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Atherton?

Businesses and shops in Atherton price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Atherton currency page.

📍 How far is Atherton from the state capital?

Atherton is about 275 km Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Atherton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Atherton lands you closest to Onchan, Isle Of Man, about 148 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Atherton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.