State park in Colorado

Current Local Time in Garden of the Gods

Current local time and time zone in Garden of the Gods, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 2:43 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Garden of the Gods

2:43 PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now8:43 PM
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:48 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:48 PM
Daylight11h 57m
Solar noon12:49 PM
Golden hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:51 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:48 PM - 6:48 PM
Blue hour (am)6:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 84%
Moonrise8:55 PM
Moonset11:45 AM

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Quick facts about Garden of the Gods

TypeState park
StateColorado
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719)
Established1909
Known forred rock fins below Pikes Peak
Local time2:43 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Summary

Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Garden of the Gods is known for red rock fins below Pikes Peak.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Garden of the Gods with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 55°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Garden of the Gods is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 13°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 68 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Garden of the Gods today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garden of the Gods?

Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8783, -104.8719. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Garden of the Gods right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Garden of the Gods?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Garden of the Gods, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Garden of the Gods in?

Garden of the Gods observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:43 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Garden of the Gods?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 68 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Garden of the Gods?

Popular options include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-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 September 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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