National park in California

Current Local Time in Joshua Tree National Park

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

🌤️ 101°F now🕔 2:47 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May, June, September and October

Current local time in Joshua Tree National Park

2:47 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now9:47 AM
Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset7:22 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Daylight13h 12m
Solar noon12:46 PM
Golden hour (am)6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:22 PM - 7:22 PM
Blue hour (am)5:40 AM - 6:10 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:22 PM - 7:52 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Joshua Tree National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates33°52′24.2″N 115°54′3.6″W (33.8734, -115.901)
Established1994
Known fordesert rock formations and night skies
Local time2:47 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Summary

Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Joshua Tree National Park is a US national park known for desert rock formations and night skies.

Right now it is 101°F (38°C) in Joshua Tree National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 85°F to 104°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March, April, May, June, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort and Hollywood Sign.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 104°F is 6.1°F above the 98°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Joshua Tree National Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 33°52′24.2″N 115°54′3.6″W (33.8734, -115.901)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Joshua Tree National Park?

Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 33.8734, -115.901. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park right now?

It is currently 101°F (38°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 17% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

March, April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Joshua Tree National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Joshua Tree National Park in?

Joshua Tree National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:47 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Joshua Tree National Park?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 108 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 144 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 158 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Joshua Tree National Park?

Popular options include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Las Vegas Strip.

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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 2:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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