Current local time in Salt Lake City, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Utah |
| Population | about 572,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.77° N, 111.93° W |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Salt Lake City 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 | 7:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:56 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 7:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:48 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Salt Lake City at about 12:36 PM in mid-January, and about 1:33 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun, because Salt Lake City sits at 111.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Salt Lake City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Provo | 64 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Boise | 474 km (294 mi) | same time |
| Boulder | 572 km (355 mi) | same time |
| Fort Collins | 580 km (360 mi) | same time |
| Las Vegas | 583 km (362 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Denver | 600 km (373 mi) | same time |
| Greeley | 608 km (378 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 Salt Lake City in?
Salt Lake City is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Salt Lake City have daylight saving time?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Salt Lake City's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 28 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).