Attraction in Antarctica

Current Local Time in McMurdo Station

Current local time and time zone in McMurdo Station, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ -1°F now🕔 12:29 PM local📅 Best: January, November and December

Current local time in McMurdo Station

12:29 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time zoneAntarctica/McMurdo
UTC offsetUTC+13:00
UTC now11:29 PM
Sunrise12:00 AM
Sunset12:00 AM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise12:00 AM
Sunset12:00 AM
Daylight24h 0m
Solar noon12:00 PM
Golden hour (am)12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Golden hour (pm)11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Blue hour (am)11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Blue hour (pm)12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%
Moonrise7:25 PM
Moonset5:25 AM

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

Quick facts about McMurdo Station

TypeAttraction
ContinentAntarctica
ContinentAntarctica
Coordinates77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863)
Known forthe largest Antarctic research base
Main seasonNovember to March
Local time12:29 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsJanuary, November and December
ClimateSemi-arid

Summary

McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.

Right now it is -1°F (-18°C) in McMurdo Station with overcast. It feels like -12°F. Today runs from -9°F to 6°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit McMurdo Station is January, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 22°F, while July is the coldest with lows near -29°F.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 6°F is 7.6°F above the -2°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. driving is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -9°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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Coordinates: 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McMurdo Station?

McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarctica.

What is the weather like in McMurdo Station right now?

It is currently -1°F (-18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 44% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit McMurdo Station?

January, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is McMurdo Station in?

McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 12:29 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - 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 October 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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