National park in Alaska

Current Local Time in Denali National Park

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

🌥️ 10°F now🕔 1:26 PM local📅 Best: March, April and June

Current local time in Denali National Park

1:26 PM
Monday, October 26, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
UTC offsetUTC-08:00
UTC now9:26 PM
Sunrise9:22 AM
Sunset6:13 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise9:22 AM
Sunset6:13 PM
Daylight8h 51m
Solar noon1:47 PM
Golden hour (am)9:22 AM - 10:22 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:13 PM - 6:13 PM
Blue hour (am)8:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:13 PM - 6:43 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise4:55 PM
Moonset11:35 AM

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

Quick facts about Denali National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates63°6′53.3″N 151°11′33.4″W (63.1148, -151.1926)
Established1917
Known forNorth America's highest peak
Local time1:26 PM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsMarch, April and June
ClimatePolar

Summary

Denali National Park is a national park in Alaska. Denali National Park is a US national park known for North America's highest peak.

Right now it is 10°F (-12°C) in Denali National Park with fog. It feels like 3°F. Today runs from 6°F to 20°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.2/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Denali National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, May and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 37°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -4°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali, Mount Foraker, Yukon River and Lake Clark National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 20°F is in line with the 20°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 PM to 10 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 1,8 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 6°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

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Coordinates: 63°6′53.3″N 151°11′33.4″W (63.1148, -151.1926)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Denali National Park?

Denali National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 63.1148, -151.1926. It lies in North America.

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

It is currently 10°F (-12°C) with fog. Humidity is 90% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Denali National Park?

March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Denali National Park, which has a polar climate. January, May and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Denali National Park in?

Denali National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 1:26 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Denali National Park?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 140 mi away.

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

Popular options include Denali, Mount Foraker, Yukon River, Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords 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 October 26, 2026 at 1:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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