Current local time in Gosforth, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About Gosforth

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 23,975.

Country:United Kingdom
State / region:Newcastle upon Tyne
Coordinates:55°00′N / 1°37′W
Population:23,975
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in Gosforth

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Gosforth is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.

Next clock change:Sunday, 25 October 2026
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Gosforth today

Sunrise:07:52
Sunset:17:49
Solar noon:12:50
Day length:9h 57m
Civil twilight:07:14 – 18:26

Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Gosforth

  • New York+5 hGosforth is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeGosforth is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hGosforth is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about Gosforth time

What time zone is Gosforth in?
Gosforth uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Gosforth observe daylight saving time?
Gosforth is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Gosforth and New York?
Right now Gosforth is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gosforth and Abuja?
Right now Gosforth and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.