Geographic position of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.8339° N, 104.8214° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,323 km (2,686 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,696 km (3,539 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,342 km (8,912 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,090 km (5,648 mi) west
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs
With a population of 456,568, Colorado Springs ranks as the 50th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Colorado Springs
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS / KCOS) is a major international airport serving Colorado Springs directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:34:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs
Business hours in Colorado Springs (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 Colorado Springs
Compare time in Colorado Springs with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Colorado Springs in?
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs at UTC-6.
What time is it in Colorado Springs right now?
The current local time in Colorado Springs is 11:34:13 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Colorado Springs observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Colorado Springs?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is the airport serving Colorado Springs. The current local time at the airport is 11:34:13.
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