What time zone is Backworth in?

Backworth uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.

When is the next clock change in Backworth?

Clocks in Backworth move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)

Does Backworth observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Backworth observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Backworth?

Backworth is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Backworth, North Tyneside, England, United Kingdom

4:22:07 AM

04:22:07

Monday, November 2, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Backworth is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Backworth

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon11:49 AMSunset4:26 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: England
District: North Tyneside
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 1,399
Elevation: Approximately 59 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 55° 02' N / 1° 31' W

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Clock changes in Backworth

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Solar noon: 11:49 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 15 min4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:33 AM – 5:05 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:50 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:30 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination43%

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:11 AM (southeast, 115.1°)
Sunset: 4:26 PM (southwest, 244.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 15 min4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:49 AM (20.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:33 AM – 5:05 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:50 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:30 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:48 PM (northeast, 66.5°)
Moonset: 2:20 PM (northwest, 297.6°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, November 2	7:11 AM	4:26 PM	9 hr 15 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:13 AM	4:24 PM	9 hr 11 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:15 AM	4:22 PM	9 hr 07 min	4 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:18 AM	4:20 PM	9 hr 03 min	4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:20 AM	4:18 PM	8 hr 59 min	4 min shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	7:22 AM	4:16 PM	8 hr 55 min	3 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	7:24 AM	4:14 PM	8 hr 51 min	3 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in England

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Backworth in?: Backworth uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Backworth?: Clocks in Backworth move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Backworth observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Backworth observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Backworth?: Backworth is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer