Days in Cheyenne are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Cheyenne
Cheyenne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1400° N, 104.8203° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,580 km (2,846 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,439 km (3,380 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,599 km (9,071 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,788 km (5,461 mi) west
Cheyenne lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Cheyenne
The point on Earth exactly opposite Cheyenne is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Cheyenne, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Cheyenne
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Cheyenne
Cheyenne is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Cheyenne is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 12m, a difference of roughly 5h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Cheyenne's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Cheyenne at 41.14° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Cheyenne
With a population of 65,132, Cheyenne ranks as the 671st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cheyenne
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS / KCYS) is a regional airport serving Cheyenne directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:24:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Cheyenne
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne
Business hours in Cheyenne (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 Cheyenne
Compare time in Cheyenne with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Cheyenne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cheyenne in?
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne at UTC-6.
What time is it in Cheyenne right now?
The current local time in Cheyenne is 08:24:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cheyenne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cheyenne?
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) is the airport serving Cheyenne. The current local time at the airport is 08:24:38.
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