Current local time in Cardiff, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Cardiff
Cardiff, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 447,287.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°29′N / 3°11′W |
| Population: | 447,287 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Cardiff
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Cardiff is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Cardiff today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:07 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cardiff
- New York+5 hCardiff is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCardiff is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCardiff is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff time
What time zone is Cardiff in?
Cardiff uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Cardiff observe daylight saving time?
Cardiff is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and New York?
Right now Cardiff is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Abuja?
Right now Cardiff and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.