Current Time in Colorado
Mountain Time · Denver
Time zone
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (MST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Capital
- Denver
- Largest city
- Denver
- Known as
- Centennial State
Colorado is in the Mountain Time zone. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−7, written MST at this time of year. Colorado observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
The state capital is Denver, which is also its largest city.
Sunrise and sunset
Today in Denver
- Sunrise
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- Solar noon
- –
- Sunset
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- Day length
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Daylight through the year
Hours of daylight on the 21st of each month, calculated for Denver.
Weather in Denver
- Wind
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- Humidity
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- Chance of rain
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Source: U.S. National Weather Service.
Daylight saving time
Dates by yearDifference from other U.S. zones
Convert a time| Time zone | Current time | Compared with Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 9:07 PM | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 8:07 PM | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 7:07 PM | Same time |
| Pacific Time | 6:07 PM | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 5:07 PM | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii–Aleutian Time | 4:07 PM | 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 2:07 AM | 7 hours ahead |
Cities in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Colorado in?
Colorado is in the Mountain Time zone. The current offset is UTC−7, shown as MST.
Does Colorado observe daylight saving time?
Colorado observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
What is the time difference between Colorado and New York?
Colorado is currently 2 hours behind New York.
Does Colorado have more than one time zone?
No. All of Colorado uses Mountain Time.