Time Now in Sunderland, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 54.9° N, 1.38° W
Elevation: 36 m above sea level
Population rank: #52 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
Sunderland 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 Sunderland, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sunderland
Daylight Hours in Sunderland
Sunderland gets 16h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sunderland is at 04:50 and sunset in Sunderland is at 21:31.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 10m near the December solstice to 17h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sunderland and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Sunderland
What is the current local time in Sunderland?
The live local time in Sunderland is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sunderland currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Sunderland in?
Sunderland uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Sunderland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sunderland is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Sunderland's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sunderland.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:11 | 04:49 | 13:11 | 17:35 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:11 | 04:51 | 13:11 | 17:35 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:11 | 04:52 | 13:11 | 17:34 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:11 | 04:54 | 13:11 | 17:34 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:11 | 04:56 | 13:11 | 17:33 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:11 | 04:57 | 13:11 | 17:33 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:12 | 04:59 | 13:12 | 17:32 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sunderland
Sunrise
in Sunderland
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in Sunderland
↓
9:31 PM
Day Length
16h 41m
Dawn
in Sunderland
3:57 AM
Dusk
in Sunderland
10:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sunderland
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
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Distances & Clock Changes in Sunderland
How Far Is Sunderland From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 386 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Paris | 719 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Moscow | 2,436 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 5,383 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,629 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,282 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,445 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,280 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sunderland?
Sunderland next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sunderland's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sunderland and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.9deg S, 178.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunderland
What time is it in Sunderland right now?
The current local time in Sunderland is 08:43 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Sunderland follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Sunderland in?
Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
Sunderland is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Sunderland local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Sunderland on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sunderland is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sunderland today?
Today in Sunderland: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:31, giving 16h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sunderland tonight?
The moon phase over Sunderland tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Sunderland?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sunderland, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.