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Pontefract, England, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Pontefract, United Kingdom

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:56:07 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 44,710
District: City and Borough of Wakefield

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pontefract, 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 Pontefract — 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

Pontefract, England Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePontefract
District / CountyCity and Borough of Wakefield
StateEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population44,710
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in England#249 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 Meter69
In Feet226
GPS Coordinates
Latitude53.69
Longitude-1.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)53.691° N 1.313° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)53° 41' 28" N 1° 18' 46" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)53° 41.46' N 1° 18.76' W
Location Context
Distance to England Capital256 km South-Southeast of London
Nearest City in Another CountryWissant, France (372 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:37 AM
Sunset🌅 08:43 PM
Day Length15h 6m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeWF8
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Pontefract – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Pontefract, England

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

The latitude and longitude of Pontefract pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 69 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Pontefract on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Pontefract

Pontefract 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 Pontefract

Payments and pricing in Pontefract 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. › Pontefract exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Pontefract

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

📊 Pontefract's Standing Within England

By recorded population, Pontefract ranks #249 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 256 km South-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 Pontefract

📊 How This Pontefract Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Pontefract 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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Pontefract

👥 What is the population of Pontefract?

Pontefract has a recorded population of approximately 44,710 people. That places it #249 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Pontefract in?

Pontefract sits within City and Borough of Wakefield, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Pontefract in?

Pontefract keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 08:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Pontefract?

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

📍 How far is Pontefract from the state capital?

Pontefract is about 256 km South-Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Pontefract for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Pontefract lands you closest to Wissant, France, about 372 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pontefract sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.