Current Local Time in Cardiff
Cardiff, United Kingdom (GMT+1)
Friday, September 18, 2026
Cardiff follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild temperatures year-round (4-21°C). Frequent rainfall, especially in winter.
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📍About Cardiff Time Zone
Cardiff is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1). Cardiff observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Cardiff Time
- Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+1)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 51.48, -3.18
- Calling Code: +44 29
🌐Time Difference from Cardiff
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 10:49 AM | -5h | |
| ☀️London | 3:49 PM | Same | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 11:49 PM | +8h | |
| ☀️Paris | 4:49 PM | +1h | |
| 🌆Dubai | 6:49 PM | +3h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 10:49 PM | +7h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 10:49 PM | +7h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 10:49 PM | +7h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Cardiff is in the GMT/BST time zone (UTC+1). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Cardiff is located in United Kingdom.
Cardiff is in the GMT/BST time zone, which is UTC+1. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/London.
Yes, Cardiff observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to October. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Cardiff is the same time as London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 12:00 PM in Cardiff. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Cardiff is 5 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Cardiff. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Cardiff is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (GMT/BST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Cardiff and your location.
Standard business hours in Cardiff are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM GMT/BST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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