Current local time in Denver
Denver, United States, uses the America/Denver time zone (Mountain Standard Time / Mountain Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Mountain Daylight TimeMDT
- UTC offset now
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, November 1, 2026: UTC−6 → UTC−7
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
Denver follows America/Denver. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−7 → UTC−62026-03-08 09:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−6 → UTC−72026-11-01 08:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−7 → UTC−62027-03-14 09:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−6 → UTC−72027-11-07 08:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Denver.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 58m) and Dec the least (9h 22m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:19 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 41m | UTC−7 |
| Feb 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 44m | UTC−7 |
| Mar 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m | UTC−6 |
| Apr 15 | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 16m | UTC−6 |
| May 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 23m | UTC−6 |
| Jun 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 58m | UTC−6 |
| Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 42m | UTC−6 |
| Aug 15 | 6:12 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 44m | UTC−6 |
| Sep 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 27m | UTC−6 |
| Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 10m | UTC−6 |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 59m | UTC−7 |
| Dec 15 | 7:13 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 22m | UTC−7 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Denver with your world.
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Best times to call from Denver
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Denver time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United States, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Veterans Day
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Washington's Birthday
Airports serving Denver
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 22 km
- DEN Denver International Airport · 30 km
Places that share Denver’s clock
These places use the same America/Denver rules, so their time always matches Denver, including clock changes.
- Albuquerque · United States of America
- El Paso · United States of America
- Salt Lake City · United States of America
- Aurora · United States of America
- Colorado Springs · United States of America
- Provo · United States of America
- Ogden · United States of America
- Fort Collins · United States of America
- Pueblo · United States of America
- Boulder · United States of America
- Greeley · United States of America
- Billings · United States of America
- Las Cruces · United States of America
- Santa Fe · United States of America
- St. George · United States of America
- Grand Junction · United States of America
- Missoula · United States of America
- Rapid City · United States of America
- Cheyenne · United States of America
- Great Falls · United States of America
Also on UTC−6 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Denver today but may differ after a clock change.
- Mexico
- Canada
- Guatemala
- Nicaragua
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Costa Rica
- United States of America
- Belize
- Ecuador
Questions about time in Denver
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver uses the IANA time zone America/Denver, known as Mountain Standard Time in winter and Mountain Daylight Time in summer. Its offset is UTC−7 or UTC−6 depending on the date. See MST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Denver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and go back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−6 to UTC−7.
What is the time difference between Denver and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 2 hours ahead of Denver; London is 7 hours ahead of Denver; Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Denver; Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver; Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Denver; Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Denver.
How do I call Denver from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Denver as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Denver. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.