National park in Alberta

Current Local Time in Banff National Park

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

🌙 47°F now🕔 4:09 AM local📅 Best: July and August

Current local time in Banff National Park

4:09 AM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Edmonton
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now10:09 AM
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset8:53 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset8:53 PM
Daylight14h 14m
Solar noon1:46 PM
Golden hour (am)6:39 AM - 7:39 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:53 PM - 8:53 PM
Blue hour (am)6:09 AM - 6:39 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 58%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset--

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Quick facts about Banff National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlberta
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates51°29′48.5″N 115°55′41.2″W (51.4968, -115.9281)
Established1885
Known forturquoise lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks
Local time4:09 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimatePolar

Summary

Banff National Park is a national park in Alberta. Banff National Park is a national park known for turquoise lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks.

Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Banff National Park with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 46°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Banff National Park is July and August. The climate is polar. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 62°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 2°F.

Nearby highlights include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise, Lake Louise and Jasper National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 10.1°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Banff National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 51°29′48.5″N 115°55′41.2″W (51.4968, -115.9281)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banff National Park?

Banff National Park is a national park in Alberta. Its coordinates are 51.4968, -115.9281. It lies in North America.

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

It is currently 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Banff National Park?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Banff National Park, which has a polar climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Banff National Park in?

Banff National Park observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:09 AM.

What are the top things to do in Banff National Park?

Popular options include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Glacier National Park.

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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 21, 2026 at 4:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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