Current local time in South ShieldsEngland, United Kingdom
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Europe/LondonUTC+0 / UTC+1
South Shields keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
Daylight saving time in South Shields
South Shields changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1
Cities on the same time as South Shields
These places show the same clock as South Shields every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United Kingdom
London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Edinburgh, Liverpool
- In other countries
Dublin (Ireland), Lisbon (Portugal), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Saint Helier (Jersey), Douglas (Isle of Man), Saint Peter Port (Guernsey), Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
South Shields time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/London
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Coordinates
- 55.00°, -1.43°
- Population
- 83,655
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in South Shields today
Computed from South Shields's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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South Shields time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | South Shields is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 5h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 3h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 10h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
South Shields time: questions and answers
- What time is it in South Shields right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in South Shields, updated every second from your device's clock. South Shields keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is South Shields in?
- South Shields is in the IANA time zone Europe/London: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer.
- Does South Shields observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1.
- Which cities share South Shields's time?
- London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds keep the same clock as South Shields all year.
Planning something with South Shields?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between South Shields and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in South Shields into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when South Shields offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/London time zone set correctly.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Kingston upon Hull, Manchester, Preston, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool