Time Now in North Shields, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 55.02° N, 1.45° W
Elevation: 42 m above sea level
Population rank: #325 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
North Shields 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 North Shields, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in North Shields
Daylight Hours in North Shields
North Shields gets 16h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in North Shields is at 04:50 and sunset in North Shields is at 21:32.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 09m near the December solstice to 17h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between North Shields and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from North Shields right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in North Shields:
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Common Questions About Time in North Shields
What is the current local time in North Shields?
The live local time in North Shields is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. North Shields currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is North Shields in?
North Shields uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does North Shields observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Shields is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing North Shields's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as North Shields.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:11 | 04:49 | 13:11 | 17:35 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:12 | 04:51 | 13:12 | 17:35 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:12 | 04:52 | 13:12 | 17:35 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:12 | 04:54 | 13:12 | 17:34 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:12 | 04:55 | 13:12 | 17:34 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:12 | 04:57 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:12 | 04:58 | 13:12 | 17:33 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
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14-day Forecast for North Shields
Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Shields
Sunrise
in North Shields
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in North Shields
↓
9:32 PM
Day Length
16h 42m
Dawn
in North Shields
3:56 AM
Dusk
in North Shields
10:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for North Shields
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
Distances & Clock Changes in North Shields
How Far Is North Shields From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 400 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Paris | 733 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Moscow | 2,436 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 5,375 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,636 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,287 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,433 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,271 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Shields?
North Shields next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
North Shields's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Shields and you would surface in the open ocean, near 55.0deg S, 178.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Shields
What time is it in North Shields right now?
The current local time in North Shields is 06:04 on Friday, July 17, 2026. North Shields follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is North Shields in?
North Shields 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 North Shields?
North Shields is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to North Shields local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is North Shields on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — North Shields is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Shields today?
Today in North Shields: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:32, giving 16h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Shields tonight?
The moon phase over North Shields tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.8% illumination.
What is solar time in North Shields?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Shields, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.