What time is it in Denver, CO?
Local time in Denver, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-6 · MDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-6 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Denver (MDT) |
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM |
| Sunset | 07:02 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:54 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 17 min |
Daylight saving time
Denver is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-7.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +2 h | |
| Los Angeles | −1 h | |
| Chicago | +1 h | |
| Houston | +1 h | |
| Phoenix | −1 h | |
| Philadelphia | +2 h | |
| San Antonio | +1 h | |
| San Diego | −1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Denver is on MDT, that is UTC-6. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 06:00 AM in Denver — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Denver is on UTC-6. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:45 AM and sets at 07:02 PM in Denver, a day of 12 h 17 min.
Denver is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-7.
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