United Kingdom · City guides
Leicester
Leicester is the largest city and county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. With a population of 388,000 in 2024, it's industrial, with a heritage spanning from Roman times to the Space Age.
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- Currency
Currency
British Pound (GBP)- Language
- Scots
Language
Scots, English, Scottish Gaelic - Time zones
UTC+0
UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type G
Power plugs
Type G · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
East Midlands, United Kingdom · Population: 369K · Calling code: +44
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