Geographic position of Denver
Denver is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7392° N, 104.9847° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,424 km (2,749 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,595 km (3,477 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,443 km (8,974 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,987 km (5,584 mi) west
Denver 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 Denver
With a population of 729,019, Denver ranks as the 23rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Denver
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC / KBJC) is a regional airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Denver.
Current local time at the airport is 05:33:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Denver
Denver 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 Denver
Business hours in Denver (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 Denver
Compare time in Denver with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver 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 Denver at UTC-6.
What time is it in Denver right now?
The current local time in Denver is 05:33:07 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Denver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Denver 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 Denver?
Denver is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Denver?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport to Denver, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:33:07.
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