Current local time in Sunderland, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 335,415.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 54°54′N / 1°23′W |
| Population: | 335,415 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Sunderland
| 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
Sunderland 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 Sunderland today
| Sunrise: | 07:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:09 – 18:30 |
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 Sunderland
- New York+5 hSunderland is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSunderland is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSunderland is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Sunderland time
What time zone is Sunderland in?
Sunderland uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Sunderland observe daylight saving time?
Sunderland 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 Sunderland and New York?
Right now Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Abuja?
Right now Sunderland 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.