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Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Carmarthen, United Kingdom

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:52:58 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 15,854
District: Carmarthenshire

🌎 Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Carmarthen, a city in Wales, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Carmarthen — 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 • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Carmarthen, Wales Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCarmarthen
District / CountyCarmarthenshire
StateWales
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population15,854
Area20.88 km² (8.06 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Wales#38 of 370 cities with population data
Currency
NamePound Sterling
Code ISO-4217GBP
Symbol£
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+44
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.uk
Elevation
In Meter23
In Feet75
GPS Coordinates
Latitude51.86
Longitude-4.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.856° N 4.305° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 51' 20" N 4° 18' 19" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 51.33' N 4° 18.32' W
Location Context
Distance to Wales Capital88 km East-Southeast of Cardiff
Nearest City in Another CountryKilrane, Ireland (147 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:55 AM
Sunset🌅 08:49 PM
Day Length14h 53m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeSA31-33
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London

Carmarthen – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Carmarthen, Wales

Carmarthen is a city situated in Wales, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Carmarthenshire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Carmarthen as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Wales

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Carmarthen

The latitude and longitude of Carmarthen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 23 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Carmarthen on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Carmarthen

Carmarthen runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Carmarthen

Payments and pricing in Carmarthen run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Carmarthen exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Carmarthen

To ring a number in Carmarthen from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Carmarthen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Carmarthen's Standing Within Wales

By recorded population, Carmarthen ranks #38 of 370 cities in Wales. It lies about 88 km East-Southeast of Cardiff, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wales market. › Cities near Carmarthen

📊 How This Carmarthen Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Carmarthen into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Carmarthen to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Wales market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Carmarthen. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Carmarthen

👥 What is the population of Carmarthen?

Carmarthen has a recorded population of approximately 15,854 people. That places it #38 of 370 cities with population data in Wales. Browse more cities in Wales for comparison.

📐 How large is Carmarthen in square kilometers?

Carmarthen spans approximately 20.88 square kilometers (8.06 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Carmarthen in?

Carmarthen sits within Carmarthenshire, is part of Wales in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Carmarthen in?

Carmarthen keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:55 AM and sets around 08:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Carmarthen?

Businesses and shops in Carmarthen price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Carmarthen currency page.

📍 How far is Carmarthen from the state capital?

Carmarthen is about 88 km East-Southeast of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. See cities near Carmarthen for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Carmarthen lands you closest to Kilrane, Ireland, about 147 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Carmarthen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.