South Shields, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in South Shields, United Kingdom is 15:16:55.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 83,655
- Coordinates
- 55.00° N, 1.43° W
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Country Area
- 244,820 km²
Time Difference Between South Shields and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in South Shields
Current weather conditions in South Shields including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
14°C
Overcast
Humidity
48%
Wind
11.5 km/h
Visibility
32 km
14°
7°
13°
8°
12°
10°
13°
11°
14°
11°
Cities Near South Shields
- Time in Sunderland11 km
- Time in Gateshead12 km
- Time in Newcastle upon Tyne12 km
- Time in Washington12 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as South Shields
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between South Shields and New York
- Time difference between South Shields and London
- Time difference between South Shields and Tokyo
- Time difference between South Shields and Sydney
- Time difference between South Shields and Dubai
- Time difference between South Shields and Singapore
- Time difference between South Shields and Los Angeles
- Time difference between South Shields and Paris
Map of South Shields
Map showing the location of South Shields at coordinates 54.99859, -1.4323.
About South Shields Time
South Shields is located in Europe, United Kingdomand follows the Europe/London time zone. The city has a population of approximately 83,655 people.
The current local time in South Shields is determined by the Europe/London time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in South Shields, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Shields
What time zone is South Shields in?
South Shields is in the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1) in United Kingdom.
What is the current UTC offset for South Shields?
South Shields is currently at UTC+1 (offset shifts during DST).
Does South Shields observe daylight saving time?
Yes, South Shields observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in South Shields?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in South Shields, United Kingdom, updated every second.