
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Thornton, 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 Thornton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Thornton | |
| District / County | Fife | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,110 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #340 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 | 56 | |
| In Feet | 184 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 56.17 | |
| Longitude | -3.15 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.167° N 3.15° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 10' 0" N 3° 8' 60" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 10' N 3° 9' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 24 km South of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (229 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | KY1 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Thornton is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Fife, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Thornton 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 Scotland
The latitude and longitude of Thornton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 56 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Thornton on the map
Thornton 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 Thornton 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. › Thornton exchange rates
To ring a number in Thornton 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 Thornton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Thornton ranks #340 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 24 km South of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Thornton
Thornton has a recorded population of approximately 2,110 people. That places it #340 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Thornton sits within Fife, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Thornton keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:33 AM and sets around 09:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Thornton price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Thornton currency page.
Thornton is about 24 km South of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Thornton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Thornton lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 229 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Thornton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.