Constituent country in United Kingdom

Current Local Time in Wales

Current local time and time zone in Wales, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 45°F now🕔 3:59 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 3.1 million

Current local time in Wales

3:59 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now2:59 AM
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset8:23 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset8:23 PM
Daylight14h 11m
Solar noon1:17 PM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:23 PM - 8:23 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:23 PM - 8:53 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%
Moonrise6:25 PM
Moonset12:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Wales

TypeConstituent country
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°7′50.5″N 3°47′1.3″W (52.1307, -3.7837)
CapitalCardiff
Population3.100.000
Area8.023 sq mi
Time zoneEurope/London
Local time3:59 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

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Summary

Wales is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Wales is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 3.1 million. The capital is Cardiff.

Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Wales with clear. It feels like 41°F. Today runs from 44°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Wales is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 137 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and British Museum.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is 4.5°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Wales today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 52°7′50.5″N 3°47′1.3″W (52.1307, -3.7837)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wales?

Wales is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.1307, -3.7837. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Wales right now?

It is currently 45°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Wales?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Wales, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Wales in?

Wales observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:59 AM.

How many people live in Wales?

Wales has a population of approximately 3.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to Wales?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 137 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 149 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 169 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Wales?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

What places are in Wales?

Wales covers 2 places in this atlas, including Gwynedd and South Wales.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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