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Current Local Time in Big Bend National Park

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

☀️ 83°F now🕔 8:51 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December

Current local time in Big Bend National Park

8:51 AM
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now1:51 PM
Sunrise7:16 AM
Sunset8:41 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:16 AM
Sunset8:41 PM
Daylight13h 25m
Solar noon1:58 PM
Golden hour (am)7:16 AM - 8:16 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:41 PM - 8:41 PM
Blue hour (am)6:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:41 PM - 9:11 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 52%
Moonrise12:05 AM
Moonset2:05 PM

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Quick facts about Big Bend National Park

TypeNational park
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates29°7′39″N 103°14′33″W (29.1275, -103.2425)
Established1944
Known forRio Grande canyons and desert stars
Local time8:51 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Summary

Big Bend National Park is a national park in Texas. Big Bend National Park is a US national park known for Rio Grande canyons and desert stars.

Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in Big Bend National Park with clear sky. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 78°F to 102°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Big Bend National Park is February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. January, June and August tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.

Nearby highlights include Rio Grande, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 102°F is 4°F above the 98°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Big Bend National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 29°7′39″N 103°14′33″W (29.1275, -103.2425)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Bend National Park?

Big Bend National Park is a national park in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.1275, -103.2425. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park right now?

It is currently 83°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 47% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Big Bend National Park?

February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Big Bend National Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, June and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Big Bend National Park in?

Big Bend National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:51 AM.

What are the top things to do in Big Bend National Park?

Popular options include Rio Grande, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns 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 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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