Current Date And Time In Dorchester, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:44:08 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 16,879
District: Dorset
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dorchester, 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 Dorchester — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dorchester | |
| District / County | Dorset | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,879 | |
| Area | 4.92 km² (1.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #667 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 | 55 | |
| In Feet | 180 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.72 | |
| Longitude | -2.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.717° N 2.433° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 43' 0" N 2° 25' 60" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 43' N 2° 26' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 184 km East-Northeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint Anne's, Guernsey (112 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | DT1 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Dorchester is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Dorset, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dorchester 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 England
The latitude and longitude of Dorchester pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 55 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dorchester on the map
Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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. › Dorchester exchange rates
To ring a number in Dorchester 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 Dorchester and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dorchester ranks #667 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 184 km East-Northeast of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Dorchester
Dorchester has a recorded population of approximately 16,879 people. That places it #667 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Dorchester spans approximately 4.92 square kilometers (1.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dorchester sits within Dorset, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Dorchester keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:52 AM and sets around 08:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dorchester price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Dorchester currency page.
Dorchester is about 184 km East-Northeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Dorchester for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dorchester lands you closest to Saint Anne's, Guernsey, about 112 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dorchester sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
