Geographic position of Thornton
Thornton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.8680° N, 104.9719° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,438 km (2,758 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,581 km (3,468 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,457 km (8,983 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,969 km (5,573 mi) west
Thornton 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 Thornton
With a population of 133,451, Thornton ranks as the 230th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Thornton
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC / KBJC) is a regional airport serving Thornton directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:32:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Thornton
Thornton 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 Thornton
Business hours in Thornton (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 Thornton
Compare time in Thornton with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Thornton in?
Thornton 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 Thornton at UTC-6.
What time is it in Thornton right now?
The current local time in Thornton is 11:32:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Thornton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Thornton 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 Thornton?
Thornton is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Thornton?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the airport serving Thornton. The current local time at the airport is 11:32:44.
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