Current local time in Denton, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Denton. Denton is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Population | about 139,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.22° N, 97.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Denton uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:19 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Denton at about 12:37 PM in mid-January, and about 1:34 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Denton sits at 97.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Denton time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Denton |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Denton |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Worth | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Arlington | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Waco | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Tyler | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Norman | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Killeen | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Oklahoma City | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Denton in?
Denton is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Denton have daylight saving time?
Denton uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Denton when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Denton's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).