Time Now in Swansea, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.62° N, 3.94° W
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #23 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Wales
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Swansea is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Swansea, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Swansea
Daylight Hours in Swansea
Swansea gets 16h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Swansea is at 05:05 and sunset in Swansea is at 21:34.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Swansea and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Swansea
What is the current local time in Swansea?
The live local time in Swansea is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Swansea currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Swansea in?
Swansea uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Swansea observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Swansea is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Swansea's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Swansea.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 01:20 | 05:05 | 13:20 | 17:41 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:20 | 05:06 | 13:20 | 17:41 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:20 | 05:06 | 13:20 | 17:41 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:20 | 05:07 | 13:20 | 17:41 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:20 | 05:08 | 13:20 | 17:41 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:21 | 05:09 | 13:21 | 17:41 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:21 | 05:10 | 13:21 | 17:41 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
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14-day Forecast for Swansea
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Swansea
Sunrise
in Swansea
↑
5:05 AM
Sunset
in Swansea
↓
9:34 PM
Day Length
16h 29m
Dawn
in Swansea
4:17 AM
Dusk
in Swansea
10:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Swansea
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
77.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Swansea
How Far Is Swansea From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 264 km | E (91deg) |
| Paris | 543 km | ESE (122deg) |
| Moscow | 2,732 km | ENE (64deg) |
| New York | 5,315 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,736 km | E (97deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,455 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,547 km | NW (309deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,337 km | SW (219deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Swansea?
Swansea next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Swansea's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Swansea and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 176.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swansea
What time is it in Swansea right now?
The current local time in Swansea is 02:13 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Swansea follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Swansea in?
Swansea uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Swansea?
Is Swansea on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Swansea is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Swansea today?
Today in Swansea: sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset is at 21:34, giving 16h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Swansea tonight?
The moon phase over Swansea tonight is Waning Gibbous with 77.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Swansea?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Swansea, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.