Current local time in Gateshead, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Gateshead
Gateshead, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 77,649.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 54°57′N / 1°36′W |
| Population: | 77,649 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Gateshead
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Gateshead is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Gateshead today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:51 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gateshead
- New York+5 hGateshead is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGateshead is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGateshead is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Gateshead time
What time zone is Gateshead in?
Gateshead uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Gateshead observe daylight saving time?
Gateshead is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Gateshead and New York?
Right now Gateshead is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gateshead and Abuja?
Right now Gateshead and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.