Denver to Los Angeles
-1hDenver
MDTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Denver
WikipediaDenver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Time Conversion Guide: Denver to Los Angeles
Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Denver 1 hour behind Los Angeles — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Denver it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles. Midnight in Denver is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Denver to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Denver (MDT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Denver to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Denver to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Denver lands at 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Denver and Los Angeles are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Denver viewers need 8:00 AM in Los Angeles to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to Denver.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Denver and need Los Angeles colleagues present.
- Denver: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Denver and Los Angeles
Both Denver and Los Angeles sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Denver and Los Angeles share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Denver is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (MDT UTC-06:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Denver time to Los Angeles time?
Add -1h to Denver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Denver is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Denver.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Denver?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Denver or Los Angeles?
Denver is 1 hour behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Denver it is 11:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Do Denver and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Denver and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Denver–Los Angeles difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Denver's time zone?
MDT also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.
Which countries use MDT, Denver's zone?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Is there a day difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -1h from Denver.
What timezone is Denver in?
Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Denver and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Denver and Los Angeles compare in size?
Denver has a population of approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Denver and Los Angeles?
Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Denver and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use MST (Mountain Standard Time)?
MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Does MST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, MST switches to MDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about MST?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Denver, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Denver (MST), it is -1h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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