Current Date And Time In Fakenham, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:47:43 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 8,285
District: Norfolk
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fakenham, 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 Fakenham — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fakenham | |
| District / County | Norfolk | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,285 | |
| Area | 9.04 km² (3.49 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in England | #1181 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 | 42 | |
| In Feet | 138 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.83 | |
| Longitude | 0.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.83° N 0.848° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 49' 48" N 0° 50' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 49.8' N 0° 50.86' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 161 km South-Southwest of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sangatte, France (219 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | NR21 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Fakenham is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Norfolk, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fakenham 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 Fakenham pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 42 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fakenham on the map
Fakenham 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 Fakenham 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. › Fakenham exchange rates
To ring a number in Fakenham 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 Fakenham and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fakenham ranks #1181 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 161 km South-Southwest of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Fakenham
Fakenham has a recorded population of approximately 8,285 people. That places it #1181 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Fakenham spans approximately 9.04 square kilometers (3.49 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fakenham sits within Norfolk, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Fakenham keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 08:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fakenham price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Fakenham currency page.
Fakenham is about 161 km South-Southwest of London, the capital of England. See cities near Fakenham for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fakenham lands you closest to Sangatte, France, about 219 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fakenham sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
