Geographic position of Centennial
Centennial is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.5792° N, 104.8769° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,406 km (2,738 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,613 km (3,488 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,425 km (8,963 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,998 km (5,591 mi) west
Centennial lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Centennial
With a population of 109,741, Centennial ranks as the 313th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Centennial
Denver International Airport (DEN / KDEN) is a major international airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from Centennial.
Current local time at the airport is 11:32:10.
Daylight saving time changes in Centennial
Centennial uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Centennial
Business hours in Centennial (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Centennial
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Centennial in?
Centennial follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Centennial at UTC-6.
What time is it in Centennial right now?
The current local time in Centennial is 11:32:10 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Centennial observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Centennial is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Centennial?
Centennial is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Centennial?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the nearest airport to Centennial, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:32:10.
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