Current local time in Denver, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Denver. Denver is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Colorado |
| Population | about 1.9 million |
| Coordinates | 39.74° N, 104.98° W |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Denver uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). 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 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 6:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:17 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Denver at about 12:09 PM in mid-January, and about 1:05 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Denver sits at 105.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Denver time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Denver |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | |
| London | 7 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead in Jan, 11.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 16 km (10 mi) | same time |
| Boulder | 40 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Greeley | 78 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Fort Collins | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Colorado Springs | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Pueblo | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Albuquerque | 536 km (333 mi) | same time |
| Provo | 570 km (354 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
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
- Minneapolis
Questions people ask
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Denver have daylight saving time?
Denver uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Denver when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Denver's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 0 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).