Current local time in Fort Collins, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Fort Collins. Fort Collins is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Colorado |
| Population | about 179,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.56° N, 105.06° W |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Fort Collins 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 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:29 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:47 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fort Collins 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 ahead of the sun, because Fort Collins sits at 105.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Fort Collins time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fort Collins |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fort Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Boulder | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Denver | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Aurora | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Colorado Springs | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Pueblo | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Provo | 558 km (347 mi) | same time |
| Salt Lake City | 580 km (360 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 Fort Collins in?
Fort Collins is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Fort Collins have daylight saving time?
Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fort Collins's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 0 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).