Current Time in Cardiff
Wales, United Kingdom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
British Summer Time
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This page shows the current time in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom — updated live every second. Cardiff observes the British Summer Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Cardiff now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Cardiff time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Cardiff
What Time Is It in Cardiff Right Now?
The current local time in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom is 09:31:06 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Cardiff observes the British Summer Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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09:31:06 PM
GMT+1 · UTC+1
Cardiff Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Cardiff timezone details
- Timezone
- British Summer Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Identifier
- Europe/London
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Region / State
- Wales
Cardiff is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard GMT+1 time in the autumn.
How to Compare Cardiff Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Cardiff (GMT+1, UTC+1) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Cardiff Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+1
- Full Name
- British Summer Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Zone
- Europe/London
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Wales
Daylight Saving Time: Cardiff is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Cardiff is located in United Kingdom (Wales) and observes the Europe/London time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+1. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC+0 standard).
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