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Current Local Time in Greater Manchester

Current local time and time zone in Greater Manchester, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 60°F now🕔 1:39 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 2.9 million

Current local time in Greater Manchester

1:39 AM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now12:39 AM
Sunrise6:04 AM
Sunset8:17 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:04 AM
Sunset8:17 PM
Daylight14h 13m
Solar noon1:10 PM
Golden hour (am)6:04 AM - 7:04 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:17 PM - 8:17 PM
Blue hour (am)5:34 AM - 6:04 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:17 PM - 8:47 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 83%
Moonrise7:05 PM
Moonset1:15 AM

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

Quick facts about Greater Manchester

TypeCounty
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°28′50.9″N 2°14′33.4″W (53.4808, -2.2426)
Population2.900.000
Local time1:39 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Local time by city in Greater Manchester

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Summary

Greater Manchester is a county in England. Greater Manchester is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 2.9 million.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Greater Manchester with clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 56°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Greater Manchester 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 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 158 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 69°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Greater Manchester today at 10/10. 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: 53°28′50.9″N 2°14′33.4″W (53.4808, -2.2426)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.4808, -2.2426. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Greater Manchester right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 57% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Greater Manchester?

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

What time zone is Greater Manchester in?

Greater Manchester observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:39 AM.

How many people live in Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester has a population of approximately 2.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Greater Manchester?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 158 mi away, Dublin Airport (DUB), 166 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 183 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Greater Manchester?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum and River Thames.

What places are in Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester covers 1 places in this atlas, including Manchester.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - 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 24, 2026 at 1:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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