Time zone in Denver: Mountain Time (MT)
Right now the local time in Denver is UTC−7 (MST). Denver observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−6 on March 8 and to UTC−7 on November 1.
Time difference between Denver and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Denver right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Denver. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Denver |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Chicago | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Phoenix | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| The Philippines | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| China | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Mexico | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Spain | 8 hours ahead | 5:00 PM |
| South Korea | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 4 hours ahead | 1:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Denver (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Denver that is from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver uses Mountain Time (MT), which is UTC−7 (MST) right now. Denver observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−6 on March 8 and to UTC−7 on November 1.
Does Denver have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−6 on March 8 and to UTC−7 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Denver and New York?
Denver is 2 hours behind New York right now.