Current Time in Thornton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.87° N, 104.97° W
Elevation: 1,631 m above sea level
Population rank: #228 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Colorado
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Denver
Timezone: MST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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Prayer Times in Thornton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5 Nov ● | 04:58 | 06:33 | 11:43 | 14:30 | 16:53 | 18:23 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 04:59 | 06:34 | 11:43 | 14:30 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:00 | 06:35 | 11:43 | 14:29 | 16:51 | 18:21 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:01 | 06:36 | 11:43 | 14:28 | 16:50 | 18:20 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:02 | 06:37 | 11:43 | 14:27 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 05:03 | 06:38 | 11:43 | 14:26 | 16:48 | 18:18 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 05:04 | 06:40 | 11:43 | 14:26 | 16:47 | 18:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Thornton
Sunrise
in Thornton
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Thornton
↓
4:52 PM
Day Length
10h 19m
Dawn
in Thornton
6:04 AM
Dusk
in Thornton
5:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Thornton
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
10.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:59
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:15
Distances & Clock Changes in Thornton
How Far Is Thornton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,343 km | WSW (245deg) |
| New York | 2,614 km | ENE (78deg) |
| London | 7,528 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 7,849 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 8,810 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,285 km | SE (128deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,327 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,997 km | NW (322deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Thornton?
Thornton next changes its clocks on March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Thornton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Thornton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.9deg S, 75.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton
What time is it in Thornton right now?
The current local time in Thornton is 18:36 on Thursday, November 05, 2026. Thornton follows the America/Denver time zone.
What time zone is Thornton in?
Clocks in Thornton follow the America/Denver IANA time zone (UTC-07:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Thornton?
Is Thornton on daylight saving time right now?
No — Thornton is not currently observing daylight saving time as of November 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Thornton today?
Thornton sees sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 16:52 today, giving 10h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Thornton tonight?
Tonight the moon over Thornton is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 10.5%.
What is solar time in Thornton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Thornton, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.