Current local time in North Shields, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About North Shields
North Shields, North Tyneside, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 39,747.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | North Tyneside |
| Coordinates: | 55°01′N / 1°27′W |
| Population: | 39,747 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in North Shields
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
North Shields 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 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in North Shields today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| 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 North Shields
- New York+5 hNorth Shields is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeNorth Shields is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hNorth Shields is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about North Shields time
What time zone is North Shields in?
North Shields uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does North Shields observe daylight saving time?
North Shields 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 North Shields and New York?
Right now North Shields 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 North Shields and Abuja?
Right now North Shields 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.