Current Time in Boulder, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.01° N, 105.27° W
Elevation: 1,624 m above sea level
Population rank: #323 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Colorado
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Denver
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: MST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: MDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Boulder is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC−07:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (MDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Boulder, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Boulder
Boulder gets 15h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Boulder is at 05:32 and sunset in Boulder is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Boulder and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Boulder
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 22 Jun ● | 03:24 | 05:32 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:24 | 05:32 | 13:03 | 17:02 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:25 | 05:33 | 13:03 | 17:02 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:25 | 05:33 | 13:03 | 17:02 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 03:26 | 05:33 | 13:03 | 17:02 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 03:26 | 05:34 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 03:27 | 05:34 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Boulder
Sunrise
in Boulder
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Boulder
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
15h 00m
Dawn
in Boulder
4:59 AM
Dusk
in Boulder
9:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Boulder
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
62.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:18
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How Far Is Boulder From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,327 km | WSW (244deg) |
| New York | 2,636 km | ENE (78deg) |
| London | 7,533 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 7,854 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 8,804 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,297 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,315 km | SE (128deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,969 km | NW (322deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Boulder?
Boulder next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Boulder's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Boulder and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 74.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder
What time is it in Boulder right now?
The current local time in Boulder is 21:49 on Monday, June 22, 2026. Boulder follows the America/Denver time zone.
What time zone is Boulder in?
Boulder uses the America/Denver IANA time zone (UTC−07:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Boulder?
Is Boulder on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Boulder is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boulder today?
Today in Boulder: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 15h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Boulder tonight?
The moon phase over Boulder tonight is First Quarter with 62.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Boulder?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Boulder, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.