Current Date And Time In Cardiff, United Kingdom
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Cardiff, a city in Vale, United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Cardiff — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Cardiff.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United Kingdom operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.4816° N | 3.1791° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.4816 | -3.1791 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 28' 54" N | 3° 10' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 28.8949' N | 3° 10.7454' W |
| City | Cardiff |
| State | Vale (Le Valle) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.4816, -3.1791 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cardiff to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Vale.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penarth | Vale | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Barry | Vale | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Newport | Vale | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Pontypridd | Vale | NW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Islwyn | Vale | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Caerphily | Vale | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Vale, the home state of Cardiff, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | 51.7002° N | -3.4227° W | 121 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Aberystwyth | 52.4153° N | -4.0829° W | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Barry | 51.3998° N | -3.2826° W | 17 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Brecon | 51.9489° N | -3.3915° W | 140 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bridgend | 51.5043° N | -3.5769° W | 27 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Brynmawr | 51.7951° N | -3.1756° W | 344 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Caernarfon | 53.1396° N | -4.2739° W | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Caerphily | 51.6604° N | -3.2179° W | 160 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Caldicot | 51.5915° N | -2.7509° W | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Carmarthen | 51.8576° N | -4.3121° W | 19 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Cardiff International Airport IATA: CWL 15 km (9 mi) from Cardiff |
The exact GPS location of Cardiff gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Vale. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Vale state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Cardiff are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cardiff lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United Kingdom map
Cardiff sits within Vale, United Kingdom, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Cardiff for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Vale. › Browse every city in Vale
Coordinates for Cardiff in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cardiff are latitude 51.4816° and longitude -3.1791°. In directional format: 51.4816° N, 3.1791° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cardiff in Vale and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cardiff is a city in Vale, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cardiff sits at: Latitude 51° 28' 54" N and Longitude 3° 10' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Cardiff is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.4816, -3.1791 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cardiff in Vale. For broader context, explore the Vale state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cardiff is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cardiff sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Vale.
The closest cities to Cardiff include Penarth, Barry, Newport. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cardiff, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 15h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cardiff's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cardiff is approximately 5,731 km (3,561 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 220 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cardiff — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 765 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Cardiff is approximately 211 km (131 mi) E of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
