Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
COUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Colorado in?
Colorado is entirely located in the Mountain Time Zone (MT). It observes Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6) in summer.
Current Local Time in Colorado
11:40:06PM
MDTUTC-6• DST Active
Primary ZoneMountain TimeMST / MDT
UTC OffsetUTC-7Daylight: UTC-6
Capital CityDenverState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Colorado
DenverCO
MDTColorado SpringsCO
MDTAuroraCO
MDTFort CollinsCO
MDTBoulderCO
MDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Time Zone
Official answers regarding Colorado local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Colorado in?▼
Colorado is entirely located in the Mountain Time Zone (MT). It observes Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6) in summer.
Does Colorado observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Colorado observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Denver, Colorado?▼
The capital of Colorado is Denver, located in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT).