National park in Alaska

Current Local Time in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Current local time and time zone in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

❄️ 4°F now🕔 8:09 AM local📅 Best: March, April and June

Current local time in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

8:09 AM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
UTC offsetUTC-08:00
UTC now4:09 PM
Sunrise7:37 AM
Sunset7:05 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:37 AM
Sunset7:05 PM
Daylight11h 28m
Solar noon1:21 PM
Golden hour (am)7:37 AM - 8:37 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:05 PM - 7:05 PM
Blue hour (am)7:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 72%
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Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857)
Established1980
Known forthe largest US national park
Local time8:09 AM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsMarch, April and June
ClimatePolar

Summary

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.

Right now it is 4°F (-16°C) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with heavy snow showers. It feels like -5°F. Today runs from 3°F to 6°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.4/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 21°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -17°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 234 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 6°F is in line with the 6°F typical for this month. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 3°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.

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

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Coordinates: 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now?

It is currently 4°F (-16°C) with heavy snow showers. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?

March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. January, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 8:09 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 234 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 October 1, 2026 at 8:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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