Location & Surroundings
London is the capital city of United Kingdom with 8,961,989 inhabitants, at 25 m elevation. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Londres · लंदन · Londen · لندن · Londra · ロンドン
Overview
London is capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.
It is located in Kingdom of Wessex, Roman Empire.
Established in 0047-00-00.
The population is about 8,799,728 (2021).
It covers about 1,572 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 4 metre.
Also known as: London, UK, London, United Kingdom, London, England, London UK, London U.K., Londinium, Loñ, Lundenwic, Londinio, Londini
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Basic Data
- Country Roman Empire
- Located in Kingdom of Wessex
- Area 1,572 square kilometre
- Type capital of a political entity (PPLC)
- capital of a political entity designated as an independent state
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 30' 31" N, 0° 7' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,961,989
- Pop. Density 10,445 p/km²
- Built-up 39.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:00
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Subdivisions
- Brent
- Becontree
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Peckham
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Chelsea
- Leytonstone
- Holloway
- Chiswick
- Greenwich
- Kilburn
- Bow
- Hornchurch
- New Malden
- Notting Hill
- Pimlico
- Soho
- Blackwall
- Bethnal Green
- Bayswater
- South Norwood
- Norbury
- Tooting
- Roehampton
- Upper Norwood
- Limehouse
- New Cross
- Kensal Green
- Whitechapel
- Forest Hill
- Rotherhithe
- Harold Wood
- East Dulwich
- Marylebone
- Elm Park
- Maida Hill
- Highams Park
- Cheam
- Belvedere
- West End of London
- St James's
- Cockfosters
- Spitalfields
- Collier Row
- Crouch End
- Belmont
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Weather in London
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for London, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 15.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.3 | 2.2 | 354 | 86 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 3.6 | 352 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 2.66 / 2.66 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 4.2 | 346 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 5.0 | 320 | 74 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.3 | 4.3 | 313 | 74 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 4.1 | 313 | 38 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 311.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 3.3 | 267 | 47 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.3 | 5.2 | 226 | 68 | 1,019.0 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 6.5 | 247 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 2.99 / 3.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 6.8 | 250 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 5.9 | 280 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.44 / 0.69 | 0 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 4.9 | 262 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.0 | 4.7 | 262 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in London?
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 15.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 28 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in London today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in London?
Local time is 17:00. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is London?
London is a capital of a political entity.
How many people live in London?
Population about 8,961,989.
What is the elevation of London?
DEM 25 m.
Where is London located?
It is at 51.50853, -0.12574 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is London in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Official website london.gov.uk
- Commons category London