Current Time in South Shields, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 55° N, 1.43° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #129 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: BST
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
The time now in South Shields, United Kingdom is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. South Shields currently observes British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. South Shields sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 10 hours today. So far from the equator, South Shields swings between very long summer days and very short winter ones. At about 12 m, South Shields is practically at sea level. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 398 km distant. A major centre in the United Kingdom, South Shields keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
South Shields gets 9h 56m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:51 and sunset at 17:47.
South Shields Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in South Shields
South Shields gets 9h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Shields is at 07:51 and sunset in South Shields is at 17:47.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 09m near the December solstice to 17h 22m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing South Shields's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 05:45 | 07:50 | 12:50 | 15:15 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:47 | 07:52 | 12:49 | 15:14 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:49 | 06:54 | 11:49 | 14:12 | 16:45 | 18:15 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:51 | 06:56 | 11:49 | 14:10 | 16:42 | 18:12 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:52 | 06:58 | 11:49 | 14:08 | 16:40 | 18:10 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:54 | 07:00 | 11:49 | 14:07 | 16:38 | 18:08 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:56 | 07:02 | 11:49 | 14:05 | 16:36 | 18:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Shields
Sunrise
in South Shields
↑
7:51 AM
Sunset
in South Shields
↓
5:47 PM
Day Length
9h 56m
Dawn
in South Shields
7:13 AM
Dusk
in South Shields
6:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for South Shields
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
87.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 04:08
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Distances & Clock Changes in South Shields
How Far Is South Shields From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 398 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Paris | 730 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Moscow | 2,436 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 5,377 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,634 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,286 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,435 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,272 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in South Shields?
South Shields next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
South Shields's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from South Shields and you would surface in the open ocean, near 55.0deg S, 178.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Shields
What time is it in South Shields right now?
The current local time in South Shields is 00:14 on Friday, October 23, 2026. South Shields follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is South Shields in?
South Shields uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 South Shields?
Right now South Shields sits at UTC+01:00. Going from UTC to local time in South Shields means moving the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is South Shields on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in South Shields as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Shields today?
South Shields sees sunrise at 07:51 and sunset at 17:47 today, giving 9h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Shields tonight?
Over South Shields tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 87.8% illumination.
What is solar time in South Shields?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In South Shields, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.