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What Is the Capital of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg
The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg. About 120,000 people live in the Luxembourg urban area — 17.5% of the country's population.
120,000
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
49.60°N
Latitude · 6.12°E
Yes
Largest city
Luxembourg at a glance
Name origin
Probably derived from an early Celtic or Germanic form of the name, Lucilinburhuc, that was thought to mean "little fortress;" the name first referred to the city and was later used for the country.
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
49 36 N, 6 07 E · IANA time zone Europe/Luxembourg
Location of Luxembourg
Western Europe, between France and Germany
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Berlin, Germany — 603 kmCapitals closest to Luxembourg
Brussels, Belgium — 228 km
Paris, France — 287 km
Bern, Switzerland — 315 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands — 317 km
Vaduz, Liechtenstein — 372 km
London, United Kingdom — 486 km
Saint Helier, Jersey — 596 km
Prague, Czechia — 601 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Luxembourg
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg. About 120,000 people live in the Luxembourg urban area — 17.5% of the country's population.
Is Luxembourg the largest city in Luxembourg?
Yes — Luxembourg is also the largest urban area of Luxembourg (120,000).
What time zone is Luxembourg in?
Luxembourg is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Luxembourg come from?
Probably derived from an early Celtic or Germanic form of the name, Lucilinburhuc, that was thought to mean "little fortress;" the name first referred to the city and was later used for the country.
Which capital is closest to Luxembourg?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Brussels (Belgium) is the closest, 228 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).