Current Time in South Shields, United Kingdom
10:47:58 AM BST
Monday, April 6, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Europe/London
- Time Zone
- BST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+1
- Daylight Saving Time
- GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Est. Population
- ~84K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in South Shields right now?
- The current time in South Shields is 10:47 AM BST (GMT+1). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare South Shields with other cities.
- Does South Shields observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, South Shields is currently observing daylight saving time (BST). Clocks will return to standard time (GMT) on Oct 25, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for South Shields?
- South Shields is at GMT+1 (BST). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.