Geographic position of Cardiff
Cardiff is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.4800° N, 3.1800° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,731 km (3,561 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,288 km (2,664 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,750 km (9,787 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 220 km (137 mi) west
Cardiff lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Cardiff
With a population of 372,089, Cardiff ranks as the 10th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cardiff
Cardiff International Airport (CWL / EGFF) is a major international airport serving Cardiff directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:38:31.
Daylight saving time changes in Cardiff
Cardiff uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Cardiff
Business hours in Cardiff (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cardiff
Compare time in Cardiff with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cardiff in?
Cardiff follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cardiff at UTC+1.
What time is it in Cardiff right now?
The current local time in Cardiff is 17:38:31 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cardiff observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cardiff is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cardiff?
Cardiff is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cardiff?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the airport serving Cardiff. The current local time at the airport is 17:38:31.
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