Current Date And Time In Wales, United Kingdom
Saturday, 27 June 2026
19:57:01 BST
Capital: Cardiff
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 3,131,640
Area: 21,218.00 km²
State Code: WLS
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wales, a state or region of United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Wales — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Wales | |
| Native Name | Wales | |
| State Capital | Cardiff | |
| State Code | WLS | |
| Total Districts | 22 | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 3,131,640 | |
| Percentage In World Population | 0.0384% | |
| Percentage In United Kingdom Population | 4.52% | |
| Density per km2 | 40.83 | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 21,218.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 8,192.31 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #3 | |
| Percentage of United Kingdom Area | 8.67% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 397 | |
| In Feet | 1,303 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 52.13 | |
| Longitude | -3.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.131° N 3.784° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 7' 50" N 3° 47' 1" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 7.84' N 3° 47.02' W | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Wales, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within United Kingdom.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 372,089 | 51.48° N | 3.18° W |
| Swansea | 300,352 | 51.621° N | 3.943° W |
| Newport | 161,506 | 51.588° N | 2.998° W |
| Rhondda | 69,506 | 51.659° N | 3.449° W |
| Wrexham | 65,692 | 53.047° N | 2.991° W |
| Buckley | 63,576 | 53.167° N | 3.083° W |
| Tonypandy | 62,545 | 51.622° N | 3.455° W |
| Barry | 54,673 | 51.4° N | 3.284° W |
| Bridgend | 49,597 | 51.506° N | 3.577° W |
| Llanelli | 49,591 | 51.682° N | 4.162° W |
Wales is an administrative region of United Kingdom, located in Europe. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within United Kingdom's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Wales for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of United Kingdom
Precise GPS coordinates of Wales enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Wales within United Kingdom plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Europe markets. › View Wales on map
Understanding the local time zone of Wales is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Wales is Pound sterling (GBP). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into United Kingdom need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Wales are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across United Kingdom. › View all country calling codes
Wales is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of United Kingdom in Europe. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Wales
As of the latest data, Wales has a population of approximately 3,131,640 people. This represents approximately 4.52% of United Kingdom's total population. The population density is 40.83 people per km². For more detailed population statistics, explore our comprehensive database.
Wales covers an area of approximately 21,218.00 square kilometers (8,192.31 square miles). This is about 8.67% of United Kingdom's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Wales is Cardiff. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within United Kingdom. The national capital of United Kingdom is London.
Wales follows the +00:00 timezone, with Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustments to +01:00 — the same as its parent country United Kingdom. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Wales is the Pound sterling (GBP), represented by the symbol £ — the official currency of United Kingdom. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
