
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Falkirk, a city in Scotland, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Falkirk — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Falkirk | |
| District / County | Falkirk | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 35,310 | |
| Area | 11.00 km² (4.25 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #23 of 674 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 | 25 | |
| In Feet | 82 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 56 | |
| Longitude | -3.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.002° N 3.785° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 0' 8" N 3° 47' 7" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 0.13' N 3° 47.12' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 37 km East of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (201 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Falkirk is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Falkirk, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Falkirk 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 Scotland
The latitude and longitude of Falkirk pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 25 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Falkirk on the map
Falkirk 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 Falkirk 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. › Falkirk exchange rates
To ring a number in Falkirk 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 Falkirk and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Falkirk ranks #23 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 37 km East of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Falkirk
Falkirk has a recorded population of approximately 35,310 people. That places it #23 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Falkirk spans approximately 11.00 square kilometers (4.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Falkirk sits within Falkirk, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Falkirk keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:38 AM and sets around 09:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Falkirk price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Falkirk currency page.
Falkirk is about 37 km East of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Falkirk for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Falkirk lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 201 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Falkirk sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.