Current Date And Time In Porthcawl, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:49:40 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 15,672
District: Bridgend county borough
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Porthcawl, 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 Porthcawl — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Porthcawl | |
| District / County | Bridgend county borough | |
| State | Wales | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,672 | |
| Area | 13.39 km² (5.17 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Wales | #39 of 370 cities with population data | |
| 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 | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.48 | |
| Longitude | -3.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.479° N 3.704° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 28' 45" N 3° 42' 13" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 28.74' N 3° 42.22' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Wales Capital | 36 km East of Cardiff | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kilrane, Ireland (201 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | CF36 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Porthcawl is a city situated in Wales, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Bridgend county borough, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Porthcawl as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Porthcawl pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Porthcawl on the map
Porthcawl 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
Payments and pricing in Porthcawl 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. › Porthcawl exchange rates
To ring a number in Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Porthcawl ranks #39 of 370 cities in Wales. It lies about 36 km East of Cardiff, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wales market. › Cities near Porthcawl
Porthcawl has a recorded population of approximately 15,672 people. That places it #39 of 370 cities with population data in Wales. Browse more cities in Wales for comparison.
Porthcawl spans approximately 13.39 square kilometers (5.17 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Porthcawl sits within Bridgend county borough, is part of Wales in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Porthcawl keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:54 AM and sets around 08:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Porthcawl price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Porthcawl currency page.
Porthcawl is about 36 km East of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. See cities near Porthcawl for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Porthcawl lands you closest to Kilrane, Ireland, about 201 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Porthcawl sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
