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Current Local Time in John F. Kennedy International Airport

Current local time and time zone in John F. Kennedy International Airport, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 68°F now🕔 1:07 PM local📅 Best: June, August and October

Current local time in John F. Kennedy International Airport

1:07 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now5:07 PM
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:42 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:42 PM
Daylight13h 30m
Solar noon12:57 PM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:42 PM - 7:42 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:42 PM - 8:12 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset1:25 AM

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Quick facts about John F. Kennedy International Airport

TypeAirport
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°38′28.7″N 73°46′41.2″W (40.6413, -73.7781)
IATA codeJFK
Local time1:07 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in John F. Kennedy International Airport with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 64°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport is June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.

The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 5.2°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in John F. Kennedy International 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: 40°38′28.7″N 73°46′41.2″W (40.6413, -73.7781)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport?

John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.6413, -73.7781. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport?

June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in John F. Kennedy International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is John F. Kennedy International Airport in?

John F. Kennedy International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:07 PM.

What is the nearest airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 21 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 94 mi away.

What are the top things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Popular options include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

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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 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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