National park in Wyoming

Current Local Time in Yellowstone National Park

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

☀️ 71°F now🕔 3:51 PM local📅 Best: July and August

Current local time in Yellowstone National Park

3:51 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now9:51 PM
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset8:14 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset8:14 PM
Daylight13h 39m
Solar noon1:24 PM
Golden hour (am)6:35 AM - 7:35 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:14 PM - 8:14 PM
Blue hour (am)6:05 AM - 6:35 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:14 PM - 8:44 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Yellowstone National Park

TypeNational park
StateWyoming
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates44°25′40.8″N 110°35′18.6″W (44.428, -110.5885)
Established1872
Known forOld Faithful, geysers and megafauna
Local time3:51 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateSubarctic

Summary

Yellowstone National Park is a national park in Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park is a US national park known for Old Faithful, geysers and megafauna.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Yellowstone National Park with clear sky. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 46°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 36%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Yellowstone National Park is 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 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 7°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 261 mi away. Nearby highlights include Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton and Missouri River.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 71°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 Yellowstone National Park today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 44°25′40.8″N 110°35′18.6″W (44.428, -110.5885)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone National Park is a national park in Wyoming. Its coordinates are 44.428, -110.5885. It lies in North America.

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

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 35% and wind is 17 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park?

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

What time zone is Yellowstone National Park in?

Yellowstone National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 3:51 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Yellowstone National Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 261 mi away.

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

Popular options include Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton, Missouri River and Antelope Island State 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 3:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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