River in Greater London

Current Local Time in River Thames

Current local time and time zone in River Thames, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 60°F now🕔 8:35 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August

Current local time in River Thames

8:35 AM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now7:35 AM
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:11 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:11 PM
Daylight14h 16m
Solar noon1:03 PM
Golden hour (am)5:55 AM - 6:55 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:11 PM - 8:11 PM
Blue hour (am)5:25 AM - 5:55 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 55%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset11:25 PM

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

Quick facts about River Thames

TypeRiver
CountyGreater London
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°30′26.6″N 0°7′40.1″W (51.5074, -0.1278)
Length215 mi
Known forthe river through London
Local time8:35 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

River Thames is a river in Greater London. River Thames is a river known as the river through London.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in River Thames with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit River Thames 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 Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 4.3°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in River Thames today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 51°30′26.6″N 0°7′40.1″W (51.5074, -0.1278)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Thames?

River Thames is a river in Greater London. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in River Thames right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit River Thames?

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

What time zone is River Thames in?

River Thames observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport to River Thames?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.

What are the top things to do in River Thames?

Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, 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 (rivers) - 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 8:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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