Los Angeles to Denver
+1hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEDenver
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles vs Denver: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Los Angeles 1 hour ahead of Denver — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 10:00 AM in Denver. Midnight in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Denver. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Los Angeles to Denver time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Denver (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to Denver time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Denver: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 11:00 AM in Denver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Los Angeles and Denver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PDT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Los Angeles is 9:00 PM in Denver makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Los Angeles and need Denver colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: 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.
- Denver: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
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).
Best time to call between Los Angeles and Denver
Both Los Angeles and Denver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and Denver share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Denver (PDT UTC-07:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Denver?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Denver time?
Add +1h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 10:00 AM in Denver.
What time is it in Denver right now?
Denver uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Denver from Los Angeles?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PDT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Los Angeles or Denver?
Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Denver. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 1:00 PM in Denver.
Do Los Angeles and Denver use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Denver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Denver 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 Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Denver?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Denver?
Denver is +1h from Los Angeles.
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 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 are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What are the business hours in Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Denver?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Los Angeles and Denver compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Denver has approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Denver?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Denver is famous for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station.
Do Los Angeles and Denver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Los Angeles, what time is it in Denver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +1h later in Denver (MST).
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