Lake in Scottish Highlands

Current Local Time in Loch Ness

Current local time and time zone in Loch Ness, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 63°F now🕔 12:36 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August

Current local time in Loch Ness

12:36 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now11:36 PM
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset8:34 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset8:34 PM
Daylight14h 29m
Solar noon1:19 PM
Golden hour (am)6:05 AM - 7:05 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:34 PM - 8:34 PM
Blue hour (am)5:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 96%
Moonrise8:05 PM
Moonset3:35 AM

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

Quick facts about Loch Ness

TypeLake
CountyScottish Highlands
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates57°19′22.4″N 4°25′27.8″W (57.3229, -4.4244)
Maximum depth755 ft
Known fora deep Scottish loch and its legend
Local time12:36 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Loch Ness is a lake in Scottish Highlands. Loch Ness is a lake known as a deep Scottish loch and its legend.

Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Loch Ness with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 51°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Loch Ness 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 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 279 mi away. Nearby highlights include Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Loch Ness today at 9.9/10. 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: 57°19′22.4″N 4°25′27.8″W (57.3229, -4.4244)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Ness?

Loch Ness is a lake in Scottish Highlands. Its coordinates are 57.3229, -4.4244. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Loch Ness right now?

It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 68% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Loch Ness?

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

What time zone is Loch Ness in?

Loch Ness observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:36 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Loch Ness?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 279 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Loch Ness?

Popular options include Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - 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 26, 2026 at 12:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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