Current Date And Time In Glasgow, United Kingdom
Monday, 27 July 2026
11:49:13 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 626,410
District: Glasgow City
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Glasgow, 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 Glasgow — 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 | Glasgow | |
| District / County | Glasgow City | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 626,410 | |
| Area | 3,298.00 km² (1,273.36 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #1 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 | 40 | |
| In Feet | 131 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.87 | |
| Longitude | -4.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.865° N 4.258° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 51' 55" N 4° 15' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 51.91' N 4° 15.46' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 67 km East of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (182 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | G1-G80 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Glasgow is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Glasgow City, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Glasgow 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 Glasgow pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 40 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Glasgow on the map
Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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. › Glasgow exchange rates
To ring a number in Glasgow 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 Glasgow and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Glasgow ranks #1 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 67 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 Glasgow
Glasgow has a recorded population of approximately 626,410 people. That places it #1 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Glasgow spans approximately 3,298.00 square kilometers (1,273.36 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Glasgow sits within Glasgow City, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Glasgow keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:10 AM and sets around 09:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Glasgow price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Glasgow currency page.
Glasgow is about 67 km East of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Glasgow for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Glasgow lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 182 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Glasgow sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
