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Current Local Time in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Current local time and time zone in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 60°F now🕔 5:13 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August

Current local time in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

5:13 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now4:13 PM
Sunrise5:59 AM
Sunset8:07 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:59 AM
Sunset8:07 PM
Daylight14h 8m
Solar noon1:03 PM
Golden hour (am)5:59 AM - 6:59 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:07 PM - 8:07 PM
Blue hour (am)5:29 AM - 5:59 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:07 PM - 8:37 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset12:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

TypeAttraction
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°30′2.5″N 0°7′28.6″W (51.5007, -0.1246)
Known forthe Westminster clock tower
Local time5:13 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a landmark known for the Westminster clock tower.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with mainly clear. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 51°30′2.5″N 0°7′28.6″W (51.5007, -0.1246)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Its coordinates are 51.5007, -0.1246. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in?

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:13 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?

Popular options include River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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