Time Now in Denver, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.74° N, 104.98° W
Elevation: 1,609 m above sea level
Population rank: #23 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
Denver 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 Denver, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Denver
Daylight Hours in Denver
Denver gets 14h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Denver is at 05:37 and sunset in Denver is at 20:31.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Denver and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Denver right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Denver
What is the current local time in Denver?
The live local time in Denver is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Denver currently observes MDT, with a standard offset of UTC−07:00.
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver uses the MDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−07:00.
Does Denver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Denver is currently on daylight saving time (MDT).
Cities Sharing Denver's Time Zone (UTC−07:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Denver.
Weather in Denver
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Prayer Times in Denver
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 03:32 | 05:37 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 03:33 | 05:37 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 03:34 | 05:38 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:35 | 05:38 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:37 | 05:40 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
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14-day Forecast for Denver
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Denver
Sunrise
in Denver
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in Denver
↓
8:31 PM
Day Length
14h 53m
Dawn
in Denver
5:04 AM
Dusk
in Denver
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Denver
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:02
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Distances & Clock Changes in Denver
How Far Is Denver From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,336 km | WSW (246deg) |
| New York | 2,618 km | ENE (78deg) |
| London | 7,540 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 7,860 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 8,824 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,277 km | SE (128deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,336 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 12,008 km | NW (322deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Denver?
Denver next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Denver's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Denver and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.7deg S, 75.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Denver
What time is it in Denver right now?
The current local time in Denver is 06:25 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Denver follows the America/Denver time zone.
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver 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 Denver?
Is Denver on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Denver is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Denver today?
Today in Denver: sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 20:31, giving 14h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Denver tonight?
The moon phase over Denver tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Denver?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Denver, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.