National park in Tennessee

Current Local Time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

☁️ 62°F now🕔 5:04 AM local📅 Best: June and August

Current local time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5:04 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now9:04 AM
Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset8:14 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset8:14 PM
Daylight13h 16m
Solar noon1:36 PM
Golden hour (am)6:58 AM - 7:58 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:14 PM - 8:14 PM
Blue hour (am)6:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:14 PM - 8:44 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset2:25 AM

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

Quick facts about Great Smoky Mountains National Park

TypeNational park
StateTennessee
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates35°36′42.5″N 83°29′22.2″W (35.6118, -83.4895)
Established1934
Known forthe most visited US national park
Local time5:04 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune and August
ClimateContinental

Summary

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park in Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a US national park known for the most visited US national park.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 56°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 19%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 146 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 2.7°F below the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Smoky Mountains National Park today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 35°36′42.5″N 83°29′22.2″W (35.6118, -83.4895)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.6118, -83.4895. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Great Smoky Mountains National Park in?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:04 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 146 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 182 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Congaree National Park and New River Gorge 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 August 23, 2026 at 5:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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