Kilauea Volcano Live
Watch Kilauea Volcano Live streaming live from Kilauea Volcano, USA, courtesy of USGS. Free 24/7 live stream — no sign-up required.
Local conditions
Local time
12:31 PM Day
Weather
25°C Light drizzle
Sunrise / Sunset
5:59 AM / 6:53 PM
Best time to watch: early morning, before clouds tend to build up. Sunset here in 6h 22m.
About this live cam
Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island, is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, and this live view watches its summit area — the Halemaʻumaʻu crater that has repeatedly filled with lava lakes in recent years.
What you see depends entirely on the volcano’s mood: during eruptive phases the night feed glows orange; in quiet spells it is steam, crater walls, and Hawaiian weather. Either way, it is geology happening in real time.
This camera keeps Pacific/Honolulu hours (GMT-10) — part of the fun is arriving to find dawn, rush hour, or deep night, depending on when you visit. At 19° north, this is tropical latitude — day length barely changes through the year, but skies and weather shift by the hour. Most viewers get the most out of this cam around early morning, before clouds tend to build up. Airport, harbor, and wildlife feeds round out the big-city views. When you are ready for a change of scenery, the live cam map is one click away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kilauea Volcano Live live right now?
Yes — this stream is broadcast live on YouTube by USGS, and it typically runs around the clock. If the player does not start, the broadcaster may be briefly offline; you can also open the stream directly on YouTube. Over the last 31 days we checked, it has been live 100% of the time.
What time is it in Kilauea Volcano right now?
When this page loaded it was 12:31 PM local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The stream always shows the scene as it looks at the current local hour.
What can you see on this webcam?
This is a mountain live cam in Kilauea Volcano, USA. Things to look for include Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Who operates this camera?
The video is produced and broadcast on YouTube by USGS. TubeTraveler curates the stream and adds location, timing, and viewing context — all rights to the video remain with the original creator.
When is the best time to watch?
Usually early morning, before clouds tend to build up. For reference, today's sunrise here is around 5:59 AM and sunset around 6:53 PM local time.
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