Time Now in Gateshead, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 54.96° N, 1.6° W
Elevation: 53 m above sea level
Population rank: #139 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m 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
Gateshead 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 Gateshead, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gateshead
Daylight Hours in Gateshead
Gateshead gets 16h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gateshead is at 04:51 and sunset in Gateshead is at 21:33.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 10m near the December solstice to 17h 21m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gateshead and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Gateshead
What is the current local time in Gateshead?
The live local time in Gateshead is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gateshead currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Gateshead in?
Gateshead uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Gateshead observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gateshead is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Gateshead's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gateshead.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:12 | 04:50 | 13:12 | 17:36 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:12 | 04:51 | 13:12 | 17:36 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:12 | 04:53 | 13:12 | 17:35 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:12 | 04:54 | 13:12 | 17:35 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:12 | 04:56 | 13:12 | 17:34 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:12 | 04:58 | 13:12 | 17:34 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:12 | 04:59 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gateshead
Sunrise
in Gateshead
↑
4:51 AM
Sunset
in Gateshead
↓
9:33 PM
Day Length
16h 42m
Dawn
in Gateshead
3:58 AM
Dusk
in Gateshead
10:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gateshead
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
Distances & Clock Changes in Gateshead
How Far Is Gateshead From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 396 km | SSE (165deg) |
| Paris | 731 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Moscow | 2,447 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 5,368 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,644 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,297 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,430 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,281 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gateshead?
Gateshead next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gateshead's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gateshead and you would surface in the open ocean, near 55.0deg S, 178.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateshead
What time is it in Gateshead right now?
The current local time in Gateshead is 08:00 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gateshead follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Gateshead in?
Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
Is Gateshead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gateshead is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gateshead today?
Today in Gateshead: sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset is at 21:33, giving 16h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gateshead tonight?
The moon phase over Gateshead tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Gateshead?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gateshead, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.