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Current Time in Denver, United States

Check the current local time in Denver, United States. Denver uses the America/Denver time zone, with MST (UTC -7:00) during standard time and MDT (UTC -6:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
5:44 PM
Sunset today
8:29 AM
Day length
14h 44m
Population
Coordinates: 39.7392° N, -104.9903° E · Elevation: 1609 m · Sun data calculated for today, July 14, 2026
Denver, United States — Live Clock
12:58:53 AM
MDT Live timezone
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
DST ends: November 1, 2026

Denver Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Denver

Denver, United States

Current zone: MDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

MST

UTC -7:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

MDT

UTC -6:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

Regional context

Timezones across North America

North America runs five continental-US timezones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan) plus Newfoundland (a 30-minute offset from Atlantic Time — one of the few 30-minute timezones outside Asia). DST is nearly universal (except Arizona, Hawaii, most of Saskatchewan) and runs March → November. Business scheduling defaults to Eastern for multi-office US corporations regardless of headquarters.

About Denver Time: MST & MDT

Check the live current time in Denver, United States. Denver follows MST (UTC -7:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone mistakes.

Denver vs Major Cities

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New York UTC -4:00
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Denver in 110 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Denver.

Other Cities in United States

Major cities in United States — some may be in a different time zone than Denver if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Denver time

What time is it in Denver right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Denver, United States, updated every second. Right now, Denver is on MDT with a UTC offset of UTC -6:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Denver in?

Denver uses the America/Denver timezone. Standard time is MST (UTC -7:00). During daylight saving time it switches to MDT (UTC -6:00). Currently Denver is on MDT (UTC -6:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Denver?

Denver is currently UTC -6:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Denver observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Denver observes daylight saving time, switching between MST (UTC -7:00) and MDT (UTC -6:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Denver is using MDT.

Is Denver on MST or MDT right now?

Right now Denver is using MDT (UTC -6:00). It switches to MDT in summer and back to MST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Denver from New York?

The best call window from New York to Denver depends on the current offset. Denver is currently UTC -6:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.