Denver time zone
Mountain Time (MT) — UTC−7 in winter (MST), UTC−6 in summer (MDT).
Denver keeps Mountain Time, the clock of the US Rockies that sits between Central and Pacific. The live display above shows the exact current time in Denver, daylight saving handled automatically.
- Mountain Time is 2 hours behind New York and 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles
- Denver observes daylight saving (MDT) from March to November
- The Mountain zone covers Colorado, Utah, Montana and most of New Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Denver and New York?
Denver is 2 hours behind New York all year — both change their clocks on the same dates, so noon in New York is 10 AM in Denver.
What does MST vs MDT mean?
MST (Mountain Standard Time, UTC−7) applies in winter; MDT (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC−6) applies from March to November. The clock above switches automatically.
Time in other cities
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