Current Date And Time In Gateshead, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:23:31 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 77,649
District: Gateshead
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gateshead, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gateshead — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gateshead | |
| District / County | Gateshead | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 77,649 | |
| Area | 21.68 km² (8.37 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #133 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 53 | |
| In Feet | 174 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.96 | |
| Longitude | -1.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.962° N 1.602° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 57' 44" N 1° 36' 6" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 57.73' N 1° 36.1' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 396 km South-Southeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (198 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 11m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | NE8-NE11 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Gateshead is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Gateshead, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gateshead as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of Gateshead pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 53 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gateshead on the map
Gateshead runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gateshead run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gateshead exchange rates
To ring a number in Gateshead from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gateshead and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gateshead ranks #133 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 396 km South-Southeast of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Gateshead
Gateshead has a recorded population of approximately 77,649 people. That places it #133 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Gateshead spans approximately 21.68 square kilometers (8.37 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Gateshead sits within Gateshead, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Gateshead keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 08:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gateshead price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Gateshead currency page.
Gateshead is about 396 km South-Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Gateshead for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gateshead lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 198 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gateshead sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
