PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Denver
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Mountain Time
- IANA zone
- America/Denver
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−7
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Colorado
- Population
- 729,019
- Coordinates
- 39.74° N, 104.98° W
- Elevation
- 1609 m
Denver is a city in the United States, in Colorado, with a population of about 729,019. It uses the Mountain Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Denver).
Denver observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−7 and summer time is UTC−6. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Because Denver lies at 39.74° N, 104.98° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 59 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 21 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 08 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver is in the Mountain Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Denver. The UTC offset is UTC−7 (UTC−6 during daylight saving time).
Does Denver have daylight saving time?
Yes. Denver switches between UTC−7 (standard time) and UTC−6 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Denver and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Denver all year round.
What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Denver?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:32 AM and sets at about 8:31 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:17 AM and sets at about 4:38 PM (local time).
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