Current Time in Denver, United States
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
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City Details
Denver
Lat: 39.7392° N
Long: 104.9903° W
Population: 716,000
Time Zone
America/Denver
MDT
Public Holidays
Memorial Day
May 25in 5dJuneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 19in 30dIndependence Day
Jul 3in 44d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
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Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Denver is the capital and largest city of Colorado, with 715,000 residents in the city and 2.97 million in the metro area as of 2024. Known as the Mile-High City for its exactly one-mile (1,609m) elevation, it sits at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains and is the primary gateway to the most concentrated ski resort area in North America. Legal cannabis, craft beer, and outdoor recreation are the city's defining cultural signatures.
Administrative Region
Mountain West / Front Range
US-CO
Local Currency
$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.us
- ISO CodeUS-CO
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Founded in November 1858 as a mining camp on the South Platte River during the Pike's Peak gold rush, and named after Kansas Governor James Denver. It was incorporated as a city in 1861. Denver nearly died after the gold rush subsided but survived through silver mining and became Colorado's permanent capital in 1867 when the territory became a state. The arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1870 transformed it into the dominant commercial hub of the Mountain West.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Park (30 mins west)
- /Denver Art Museum — one of the best in the Mountain West
- /Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- /Colorado State Capitol and the 16th Street Mall
- /RiNo (River North) arts district and breweries
🎒 Visitor Tip
The RTD light rail and bus system covers most of the city, with a direct train from Denver International Airport to downtown in 37 minutes. Rent a bicycle — the city has 280km of protected bike lanes. Red Rocks Amphitheatre (30 minutes west) is the world's best outdoor music venue and can be visited freely outside of concert nights. Altitude adjustment is real at 1,609m — stay hydrated and take it easier than normal on the first day if flying in from sea level.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located at 1,609m above sea level on the High Plains immediately east of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The city itself is flat to gently rolling plains; the Rocky Mountains rise dramatically to the west, visible on any clear day. The South Platte River and Cherry Creek flow through the city from the mountains. The Front Range foothills begin approximately 15km west of downtown, rising to fourteeners (14,000ft peaks) within 100km.
Climate Stats
Semi-arid / continental (Köppen BSk)
Avg Summer
25°C
Avg Winter
-1°C
Annual Rainfall
367 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Denver
What timezone is Denver in?↓
Denver is in the America/Denver time zone (America/Denver), currently UTCMDT.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United States does not observe daylight saving time. Denver stays on MST/MDT (UTCMDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is MST/MDT?↓
MST/MDT stands for America/Denver. It is UTCMDT and is the standard time used in United States.
What is the time difference between Denver and New York?↓
Denver is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Denver?↓
The time displayed for Denver is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCMDT mean for Denver?↓
UTCMDT means Denver is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Denver?↓
Standard business hours in Denver are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST/MDT (UTCMDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United States national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Denver and London?↓
Denver is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.