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Current time in Denver

Denver, CO is on Mountain Time, UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Denver, CO
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Mountain Time · MST / MDT · UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer

Denver's time zone

Time zoneMountain Time
CodeMST / MDT
UTC offsetUTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Mountain Time. UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−6
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−7

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westLas Vegas–Las Vegas is 1 hour behind Denver all year.Pacific TimeLater · to the eastDallas–Dallas is 1 hour ahead of Denver all year.Central Time

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Questions

What time zone is Denver in?

Denver uses Mountain Time (MST / MDT). UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Denver change its clocks?

Yes. Denver changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Denver and Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is 1 hour behind Denver all year.

What is the time difference between Denver and Dallas?

Dallas is 1 hour ahead of Denver all year.