City in Tennessee

Current Local Time in Gatlinburg

Current local time and time zone in Gatlinburg, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 74°F now🕔 12:51 PM local📅 Best: June, August, September and October👥 3.900

Current local time in Gatlinburg

12:51 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now4:51 PM
Sunrise7:00 AM
Sunset8:12 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:00 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Daylight13h 12m
Solar noon1:36 PM
Golden hour (am)7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:12 PM - 8:12 PM
Blue hour (am)6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:55 PM
Moonset4:25 AM

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

Quick facts about Gatlinburg

TypeCity
StateTennessee
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates35°42′51.5″N 83°30′36.7″W (35.7143, -83.5102)
Population3.900
Known forGreat Smoky Mountains gateway
Local time12:51 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Gatlinburg is a city in Tennessee. Gatlinburg is known for Great Smoky Mountains gateway. It has a population of about 3.900.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Gatlinburg with clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 63°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Gatlinburg is June, August, September and October. 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 30°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 152 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Gatlinburg today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 35°42′51.5″N 83°30′36.7″W (35.7143, -83.5102)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gatlinburg?

Gatlinburg is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.7143, -83.5102. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Gatlinburg right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 60% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?

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

What time zone is Gatlinburg in?

Gatlinburg observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:51 PM.

How many people live in Gatlinburg?

Gatlinburg has a population of approximately 3.900.

What is the nearest airport to Gatlinburg?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 152 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 179 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gatlinburg?

Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Congaree National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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