Time Now in Golden, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.76° N, 105.22° W
Elevation: 1,730 m above sea level
Population rank: #2492 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
Golden 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 Golden, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Golden
Daylight Hours in Golden
Golden gets 14h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Golden is at 05:48 and sunset in Golden is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Golden and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Golden
What is the current local time in Golden?
The live local time in Golden is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Golden currently observes MDT, with a standard offset of UTC−07:00.
What time zone is Golden in?
Golden uses the MDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−07:00.
Does Golden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Golden is currently on daylight saving time (MDT).
Cities Sharing Golden's Time Zone (UTC−07:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Golden.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:48 | 05:47 | 13:07 | 17:03 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:50 | 05:48 | 13:07 | 17:03 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:51 | 05:49 | 13:07 | 17:03 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:52 | 05:50 | 13:07 | 17:03 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:54 | 05:51 | 13:07 | 17:02 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:55 | 05:51 | 13:07 | 17:02 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:56 | 05:52 | 13:07 | 17:02 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Golden
Sunrise
in Golden
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Golden
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 37m
Dawn
in Golden
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Golden
8:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Golden
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Golden
How Far Is Golden From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,319 km | WSW (245deg) |
| New York | 2,638 km | ENE (78deg) |
| London | 7,552 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 7,872 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 8,829 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,294 km | SE (128deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,319 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,994 km | NW (322deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Golden?
Golden next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Golden's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Golden and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.8deg S, 74.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden
What time is it in Golden right now?
The current local time in Golden is 14:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Golden follows the America/Denver time zone.
What time zone is Golden in?
Golden 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 Golden?
Is Golden on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Golden is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Golden today?
Today in Golden: sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Golden tonight?
The moon phase over Golden tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Golden?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Golden, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.