National park in California

Current Local Time in Kings Canyon National Park

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

🌙 31°F now🕔 2:17 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Current local time in Kings Canyon National Park

2:17 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now9:17 PM
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset6:01 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset6:01 PM
Daylight10h 47m
Solar noon12:37 PM
Golden hour (am)7:14 AM - 8:14 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
Blue hour (am)6:44 AM - 7:14 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:01 PM - 6:31 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise7:45 PM
Moonset10:35 AM

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

Quick facts about Kings Canyon National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°53′16.4″N 118°33′18.4″W (36.8879, -118.5551)
Established1940
Known fordeep glacial canyons and giant sequoias
Local time2:17 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Summary

Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in California. Kings Canyon National Park is a US national park known for deep glacial canyons and giant sequoias.

Right now it is 31°F (-1°C) in Kings Canyon National Park with clear. It feels like 22°F. Today runs from 30°F to 43°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 12°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 197 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Half Dome and Yosemite National Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 43°F is 7.2°F below the 50°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kings Canyon National Park today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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Coordinates: 36°53′16.4″N 118°33′18.4″W (36.8879, -118.5551)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kings Canyon National Park?

Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.8879, -118.5551. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park right now?

It is currently 31°F (-1°C) with clear. Humidity is 20% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?

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

What time zone is Kings Canyon National Park in?

Kings Canyon National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:17 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Kings Canyon National Park?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 197 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 204 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 216 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Kings Canyon National Park?

Popular options include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park and Pinnacles 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 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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