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Current Local Time in London Heathrow Airport

Current local time and time zone in London Heathrow Airport, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 11:38 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August

Current local time in London Heathrow Airport

11:38 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now10:38 PM
Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset8:12 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Daylight14h 15m
Solar noon1:04 PM
Golden hour (am)5:57 AM - 6:57 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:12 PM - 8:12 PM
Blue hour (am)5:27 AM - 5:57 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 56%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset11:35 PM

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Quick facts about London Heathrow Airport

TypeAirport
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°28′12″N 0°27′15.5″W (51.47, -0.4543)
IATA codeLHR
Local time11:38 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

London Heathrow Airport is an airport in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in London Heathrow Airport with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 58°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit London Heathrow Airport 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 77°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum and Tower of London.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.8°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in London Heathrow Airport today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 51°28′12″N 0°27′15.5″W (51.47, -0.4543)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is London Heathrow Airport?

London Heathrow Airport is an airport in London. Its coordinates are 51.47, -0.4543. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in London Heathrow Airport right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit London Heathrow Airport?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in London Heathrow Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?

London Heathrow Airport observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:38 PM.

What is the nearest airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The closest airports are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 216 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 227 mi away.

What are the top things to do in London Heathrow Airport?

Popular options include River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 21, 2026 at 11:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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