Time difference between New York and Denver
New York is 2 hours ahead of Denver all year round.
Live time in New York and Denver
Why is the time different?
New York and Denver are in different time zones. The Earth turns, so the Sun reaches one place before the other. New York sees each new day first.In January New York is on EST and Denver is on MST. In July they are on EDT and MDT.
- In 2026, the clocks in New York go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
- In 2026, the clocks in Denver go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
- The gap between them never changes during the year.
A school day in New York and Denver
What are children doing in the other city? (We use 8:30 am to 3 pm for school, and January clocks.)
- When school starts in New York (8:30 am), it is 6:30 am in Denver, and children there are just waking up.
- When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 1 pm in Denver, and children there are at school.
- When children go to bed in New York (8 pm), it is 6 pm in Denver, and children there are having dinner with their family.
- When school finishes in Denver (3 pm), it is 5 pm in New York, and children there are heading home or doing after-school activities.
The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not.
The same moment, hour by hour
Each box is one hour on New York's clock. The top row shows New York. The bottom row shows what is happening in Denver at that very same time.
Best time to call
- All year: both cities are at work from 11 am to 5 pm in New York (9 am to 3 pm in Denver).
Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):
| New York | Denver | Call? |
|---|
New York time to Denver time
| New York | Denver |
|---|---|
| 6 am | 4 am |
| 9 am | 7 am |
| 12 pm | 10 am |
| 3 pm | 1 pm |
| 6 pm | 4 pm |
| 9 pm | 7 pm |
Quick quiz: New York and Denver
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Questions about New York and Denver time
What is the time difference between New York and Denver?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Denver all year round.
Is New York ahead of or behind Denver?
New York is ahead of Denver in January. Ahead means its clocks show a later time.
What time is it in Denver when it is 12 noon in New York?
In January it is 10 am in Denver. In July it is 10 am.
Are children at school at the same time in New York and Denver?
The two school days overlap for about 4.5 hours. For the rest of the day, one class is in lessons while the other is not. When school ends in New York (3 pm), it is 1 pm in Denver, and children there are at school.
What is the best time to call between New York and Denver?
All year: both cities are at work from 11 am to 5 pm in New York (9 am to 3 pm in Denver).
Does the time difference between New York and Denver change?
No. Both places move their clocks together, or neither does, so the gap stays the same.