Current time in Cardiff
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
51.48, -3.18
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Cardiff
Cardiff uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Cardiff
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Cardiff
The longest day brings about 16h 38m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 50m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Bristol · 41 km
- Birmingham · 142 km
- London · 211 km
- Liverpool · 215 km
- Manchester · 231 km
- Leeds · 280 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Cardiff in?
- Cardiff is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Cardiff observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Cardiff move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Cardiff and New York?
- Cardiff is 5h ahead of New York.