Time zone
America/Denver
Abbreviation
MDT (GMT-6)
Daylight saving
Observed
Location
Colorado, United States
About time in Denver
Denver is located in Colorado, United States and follows the America/Denver time zone, currently abbreviated as MDT with a UTC offset of GMT-6. Like most of United States, Denver adjusts its clocks twice a year to account for daylight saving time, so the offset varies by season. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Denver time to and from common time zones.
Denver observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Daylight saving in Denver, 2026
The clocks in Denver change on the dates below. The exact moment of change is shown in Denver local time.
Spring forward
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Clocks shift +1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Fall back
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Clocks shift −1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Denver vs major cities right now
Live local time and offset relative to Denver. Click any card for that city's page.
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New York
United States
EDT2 hours ahead - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT1 hour behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+17 hours ahead - --:--
Berlin
Germany
GMT+28 hours ahead - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+410 hours ahead - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:3011h 30m ahead - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+814 hours ahead - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+915 hours ahead
Common Denver conversions
When it's a given hour in Denver, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Denver | New York | Los Angeles | London | Berlin | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6 PM | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Convert Denver to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Denver to PSTPacific Time
- PST to DenverPacific Time → Denver
- Denver to ESTEastern Time
- EST to DenverEastern Time → Denver
- Denver to CSTCentral Time
- CST to DenverCentral Time → Denver
- Denver to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to DenverGMT / UTC → Denver
- Denver to CETCentral European Time
- CET to DenverCentral European Time → Denver
- Denver to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to DenverIndia Standard Time → Denver
- Denver to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to DenverJapan Standard Time → Denver
- Denver to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to DenverAustralia Eastern → Denver
- Denver to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to DenverSingapore Time → Denver
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Denver in?
- Denver is in the America/Denver time zone, currently shown as MDT with a UTC offset of GMT-6.
- Does Denver observe daylight saving time?
- Denver observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- What is the current local time in Denver?
- As of the most recent page load, the local date in Denver is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
- How many hours is Denver ahead of GMT?
- Denver is currently at GMT-6. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
- What is the time difference between Denver and New York?
- New York is currently 2 hours ahead of Denver.
- What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is currently 1 hour behind of Denver.