Current Time in Middlesbrough, England
The live time in Middlesbrough (North Yorkshire), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough grew rapidly in the 19th century on iron and steel, and the Tees Transporter Bridge, opened in 1911, is still working. Captain James Cook was born in the area. At 54.6 degrees north it has long summer evenings and short winter days.
- The Transporter Bridge opened in 1911.
- Captain Cook was born nearby.
- Sunset in late June is close to 21:50 BST.
About 148,000 people live in Middlesbrough. At 54.57 degrees north and 1.24 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 5 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Middlesbrough through the year
Times for the 15th of each month in UK local time (GMT or BST). Calculated from the city's latitude and longitude.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:18 | 16:10 | 7h 51m |
| February | 07:27 | 17:12 | 9h 45m |
| March | 06:20 | 18:08 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:03 | 20:07 | 14h 04m |
| May | 04:59 | 21:03 | 16h 04m |
| June | 04:28 | 21:42 | 17h 14m |
| July | 04:48 | 21:32 | 16h 45m |
| August | 05:40 | 20:37 | 14h 58m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:22 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:32 | 18:07 | 10h 35m |
| November | 07:34 | 16:03 | 8h 30m |
| December | 08:20 | 15:39 | 7h 18m |
Middlesbrough time compared with the world
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Time in nearby cities
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Middlesbrough in?
Middlesbrough is in the UK time zone. It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer, the same as the rest of the UK.
When do the clocks change in Middlesbrough?
The clocks go forward at 01:00 on the last Sunday of March and back at 02:00 on the last Sunday of October. In 2026 that is Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026.
How much daylight does Middlesbrough get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 17m at the June solstice and 7h 15m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 54.6 degrees north.
Is Middlesbrough on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Middlesbrough is 1.2 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 5 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.