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Kensington, England, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Kensington, United Kingdom

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:08:17 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
District: Greater London

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kensington, 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 Kensington — 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

Kensington, England Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKensington
District / CountyGreater London
StateEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
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 Meter26
In Feet85
GPS Coordinates
Latitude51.5
Longitude-0.19
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.501° N 0.192° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 30' 3" N 0° 11' 30" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 30.06' N 0° 11.51' W
Location Context
Distance to England Capital5 km East of London
Nearest City in Another CountryAudinghen, France (145 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:40 AM
Sunset🌅 08:31 PM
Day Length14h 51m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeSW7
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London

Kensington – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kensington, England

Kensington is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Greater London, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kensington as a Sub-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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kensington

The latitude and longitude of Kensington pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 26 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kensington on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kensington

Kensington 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 Kensington

Payments and pricing in Kensington 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. › Kensington exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kensington

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

📊 Kensington's Standing Within England

It lies about 5 km East of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Kensington

📊 How This Kensington Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kensington 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 Kensington to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the England market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kensington. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington

🏛 Which state and district is Kensington in?

Kensington sits within Greater London, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kensington in?

Kensington keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:40 AM and sets around 08:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kensington?

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

📍 How far is Kensington from the state capital?

Kensington is about 5 km East of London, the capital of England. See cities near Kensington for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kensington lands you closest to Audinghen, France, about 145 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kensington sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.