What time zone is Cardigan in?

Cardigan uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.

When is the next clock change in Cardigan?

Clocks in Cardigan move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)

Does Cardigan observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Cardigan observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Cardigan?

Cardigan is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Cardigan, County of Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom

4:43:18 AM

04:43:18

Friday, October 30, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Cardigan is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Cardigan

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset4:53 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: Wales
District: County of Ceredigion
Place type: City or town
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 5,301
Elevation: Approximately 10 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 05' N / 4° 39' W

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Clock changes in Cardigan

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 44 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:34 AM – 5:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:54 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:15 AM – 6:48 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination76%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:10 AM (east, 111.7°)
Sunset: 4:53 PM (west, 248.1°)
Day length: 9 hr 44 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (24.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:34 AM – 5:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 6:48 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:51 PM (northeast, 43.4°)
Moonset: 12:55 PM (northwest, 317.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 30	7:10 AM	4:53 PM	9 hr 44 min	3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:11 AM	4:51 PM	9 hr 40 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:13 AM	4:50 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:15 AM	4:48 PM	9 hr 33 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:17 AM	4:46 PM	9 hr 29 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:19 AM	4:44 PM	9 hr 26 min	3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:20 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 22 min	3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Wales

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cardigan in?: Cardigan uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Cardigan?: Clocks in Cardigan move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Cardigan observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Cardigan observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Cardigan?: Cardigan is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer