National park in South Africa

Current Local Time in Kruger National Park

Current local time and time zone in Kruger National Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 64°F now🕔 10:02 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November

Current local time in Kruger National Park

10:02 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now8:02 AM
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:39 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Daylight11h 26m
Solar noon11:56 AM
Golden hour (am)6:13 AM - 7:13 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:39 PM - 5:39 PM
Blue hour (am)5:43 AM - 6:13 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:39 PM - 6:09 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise1:25 PM
Moonset2:55 AM

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

Quick facts about Kruger National Park

TypeNational park
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates23°59′18.2″S 31°33′16.9″E (-23.9884, 31.5547)
Established1926
Known forBig Five safari on self-drive roads
Local time10:02 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa. Kruger National Park is a national park known for Big Five safari on self-drive roads.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Kruger National Park with clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 61°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Kruger National Park is April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 55°F.

The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 255 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 7.2°F below the 84°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kruger National Park today at 10/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

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

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Coordinates: 23°59′18.2″S 31°33′16.9″E (-23.9884, 31.5547)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kruger National Park?

Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa. Its coordinates are -23.9884, 31.5547. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Kruger National Park right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 55% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?

April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Kruger National Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kruger National Park in?

Kruger National Park observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:02 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Kruger National Park?

The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 255 mi away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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