Geographic position of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 54.9733° N, 1.6140° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,120 km (3,803 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,899 km (2,423 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,138 km (10,028 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 103 km (64 mi) west
Newcastle upon Tyne lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Newcastle upon Tyne
With a population of 300,125, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks as the 23rd most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle International Airport (NCL / EGNT) is a major international airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:40:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Newcastle upon Tyne
Business hours in Newcastle upon Tyne (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Newcastle upon Tyne
Compare time in Newcastle upon Tyne with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Newcastle upon Tyne in?
Newcastle upon Tyne follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Newcastle upon Tyne at UTC+1.
What time is it in Newcastle upon Tyne right now?
The current local time in Newcastle upon Tyne is 17:40:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Newcastle upon Tyne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Newcastle upon Tyne is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is the airport serving Newcastle upon Tyne. The current local time at the airport is 17:40:16.
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