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Current Time in Denver, United States
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America/Denver
Denver Timezone Details
| Timezone | MST/MDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-7:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-6:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Denver |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 715 thousand |
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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Denver
Find the best hours for a call between Denver (MST/MDT, UTC-7:00) and another city.
✈ Denver Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ DEN
Denver International
🚇 Getting Around Denver
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RTD Light Rail (53 stations)
⏰ 4:30–01:30 · 8 lines
💡 Extensive network covering downtown, suburbs and DEN Airport via the University of Colorado A Line.
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RTD Bus
100+ lines
💡 Frequent on main corridors. FlixBus and Bustang connect to mountain towns like Boulder.
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Free MallRide
💡 FREE bus along the 16th Street Mall pedestrian spine — runs every few minutes all day.
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B-cycle Bikeshare
💡 Denver is flat and bikeable. Over 90 stations downtown. Day pass $9.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $3.00 (local) / $5.25 (regional, incl. airport)
Day cap: $10.50 (regional day pass)
Weekly: No weekly — use MyRide app
✈ Airport link: A Line (University of Colorado A Line) from DEN: $10.50 to Union Station (37 min) — very convenient
💡 MyRide app for mobile tickets. The A Line to the airport is one of the best airport rail links in the US.
📱 Recommended app: MyRide app
🏛 Top Attractions in Denver
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Rocky Mountain National Park
$35/car
Nature
💡 90 min from Denver. Trail Ridge Road peaks at 12,183 ft. Elk and moose sightings common. Sunrise is magical.
Denver Art Museum
$20
Museum
💡 Outstanding collection of Native American art. Daniel Libeskind's angular extension is architecturally stunning.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Free to visit / Concert tickets vary
Concert/Nature
💡 World's most spectacular outdoor concert venue. Hike the trails even when no show is on.
RiNo (River North) Arts District
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Denver's hipster neighbourhood with world-class street murals, craft breweries and galleries.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
$19
Museum
💡 Excellent natural history museum with dinosaurs, planetarium and Egyptian mummies.
Breckenridge or Vail
Ski passes $50–200+
Day Trip
💡 90-min drive to Colorado's best ski resorts. In summer, mountain biking and wildflower hiking are spectacular.
Larimer Square
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Denver's most historic and charming block — Victorian buildings housing upscale restaurants and cocktail bars.
Denver Botanic Gardens
$20
Park
💡 Beautiful gardens year-round. Summer concerts are hugely popular — book weeks ahead.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Denver is at 5,280 ft — drink extra water and go easy your first day. UV radiation is stronger at altitude. Sunscreen is essential even in winter.
🍽 Where to Eat in Denver
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Beckon
££££
New American Tasting Menu
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RiNo
💡 The most exciting tasting menu restaurant in Denver. Counter-style seating around an open kitchen. Book ahead.
Buckhorn Exchange
£££
Western Steakhouse
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Lincoln Park
💡 Colorado's oldest restaurant (1893). Taxidermied animals, frontier history and buffalo steak.
Rioja
£££
Mediterranean
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Larimer Square
💡 James Beard Award winner Jennifer Jasinski's flagship. Best restaurant in Larimer Square.
Hop Alley
££
Chinese-American
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RiNo
💡 Modern Chinese-American small plates. One of the most innovative restaurants in Denver.
Denver Beer Scene (Great Divide, Wynkoop)
£
Craft Beer
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Various
💡 Denver is America's best craft beer city. Great Divide, Wynkoop and Odell are the classics.
Snooze AM Eatery
££
Brunch
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Multiple
💡 Denver's iconic brunch spot. Pineapple upside-down pancakes are the signature. Long waits on weekends.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: Denver's food scene is younger and more casual than other major cities. RiNo and Larimer Square have the best concentrations of restaurants.
🏨 Where to Stay in Denver
Best hotels for every budget
The Crawford Hotel
$180–350/night
★★★★
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Union Station
💡 Inside the stunning 1914 Union Station building. The Great Hall lobby bar is spectacular.
The Art Hotel
$150–280/night
★★★★
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Capitol Hill
💡 Next to the Denver Art Museum. Over 500 original artworks throughout. Excellent rooftop bar.
Hostel Fish
$30–70/night
Hostel
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Downtown
💡 Best hostel in Denver. Clean, social, great location near 16th Street Mall.
Maven Hotel
$130–250/night
★★★★
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Dairy Block, LoDo
💡 Hip boutique hotel in the Dairy Block development. Excellent ground-floor restaurants and bar.
Four Seasons Denver
$400–800/night
★★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Denver's finest hotel. Outdoor heated pool, spa and the Edge restaurant with mountain views.
💡 Area tip: LoDo (Lower Downtown) and Union Station are the best neighbourhoods to stay — walkable, great restaurants, close to the free 16th Street Mall bus. Book ski weekends months ahead.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Denver
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Red Rocks Amphitheatre concerts
Concerts
💡 One of the world's greatest concert venues — 9,000 seat natural rock amphitheatre. Book tickets the moment they go on sale.
Ball Arena (Nuggets/Avalanche)
Sports
💡 NBA champion Denver Nuggets and Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche both play here. Incredible sports city.
Larimer Street / LoDo bars
Bars
💡 Denver's most active bar strip for evenings. Sports bars, cocktail lounges and craft beer bars in historic buildings.
Coors Field (Rockies)
Sports
💡 Colorado Rockies MLB games with Rocky Mountain backdrop. The Rooftop bar above left field is outstanding in summer.
Denver Comedy Underground
Comedy
💡 Best comedy club in Denver. Major touring acts plus excellent local shows.
Bluebird Theater
Concerts
💡 Best mid-size music venue in Denver. Capitol Hill neighbourhood. Intimate atmosphere for 550 guests.
Great Divide Brewing Taproom
Bars
💡 Colorado is the best craft beer state in the US. Great Divide's taproom is the perfect introduction.
Breckenridge nightlife
Bars
💡 If you're skiing — Breckenridge mountain town has excellent après-ski bars. Cecilia's and The Gold Pan are classics.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Red Rocks is the must-do entertainment experience near Denver — book any show that's on during your visit. Denver's craft beer scene is world-class.
💡 Travel Tips for Denver
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards and contactless accepted everywhere.
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Altitude
Denver sits at 1,609m (5,280 ft) — the Mile High City. Expect shortness of breath and headaches for 24–48 hours. Drink extra water and take it easy.
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SIM / Data
T-Mobile has the best Denver and mountain coverage. Verizon also good. AT&T is less reliable in mountain areas.
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Plugs
Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European devices.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants. Denver has a strong tip culture. Cannabis dispensary staff appreciate tips too.
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Cannabis
Recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado. Dispensaries are everywhere — valid ID (21+) required. Do not consume in public or in hotels.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies.
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Safety
LoDo, RiNo, Capitol Hill and the Denver Tech Center are very safe. 16th Street Mall has some visible homelessness but is generally safe during the day.
📅 Best time to visit
June–August (hiking, festivals, outdoor dining — excellent weather). December–March (skiing in the nearby Rockies). September–October for spectacular mountain fall foliage.
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.
About Denver Time Zone (MST/MDT)
Denver, the capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains, uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer.
Key fact: Denver is 2 hours behind New York and 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Denver with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Denver Time
What time is it in Denver right now? +
The current time in Denver, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Denver is in the MST/MDT timezone (UTC-7:00 in winter, UTC-6:00 in summer).
What timezone is Denver in? +
Denver is in the MST/MDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Denver. The UTC offset is -7:00 in winter and -6:00 in summer.Does Denver observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Denver observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -7:00; in summer it is -6:00.
What is the UTC offset for Denver? +
Denver's UTC offset is UTC-7:00 in winter and UTC-6:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Denver and London? +
Denver (MST/MDT) is UTC-7:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Denver is 2 hours behind New York and 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
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To convert Denver time to UTC, subtract UTC-7:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Denver and the UTC offset is UTC-7:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Denver in? +
Denver is located in North America. It is the 715 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Denver? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Denver is
America/Denver. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Denver today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Denver are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Denver's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Denver? +
Sunset times in Denver are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
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