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Current Local Time in Yosemite National Park

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

☀️ 60°F now🕔 6:23 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Current local time in Yosemite National Park

6:23 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now1:23 PM
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:41 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:41 PM
Daylight13h 21m
Solar noon1:00 PM
Golden hour (am)6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:41 PM - 7:41 PM
Blue hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:41 PM - 8:11 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Yosemite National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°51′54.4″N 119°32′17.9″W (37.8651, -119.5383)
Established1890
Known forEl Capitan, Half Dome and waterfalls
Local time6:23 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

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Summary

Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Yosemite National Park is a US national park known for El Capitan, Half Dome and waterfalls.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Yosemite National Park with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Yosemite 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 71°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 14°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 156 mi away. Nearby highlights include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Lake Tahoe.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Yosemite National Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 37°51′54.4″N 119°32′17.9″W (37.8651, -119.5383)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 37.8651, -119.5383. It lies in North America.

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

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 42% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?

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

What time zone is Yosemite National Park in?

Yosemite National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:23 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Yosemite National Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 156 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 271 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 278 mi away.

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

Popular options include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake Tahoe, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.

What places are in Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite National Park covers 1 places in this atlas, including Half Dome.

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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 6:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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