Denver to New York
+2hDenver
MDTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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 New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Denver vs New York: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Denver 2 hours ahead of New York — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Denver it is 11:00 AM in New York. Midnight in Denver is 2:00 AM in New York. 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 New York time conversion table
| Denver (MDT) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Denver to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Denver to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Denver lands at 12:00 PM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Denver and New York are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Denver-based team with New York contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Denver and need New York 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 +2h gap.
- New York: 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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Denver and New York
Both Denver and New York sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Denver and New York share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Denver is 2 hours ahead of New York (MDT UTC-06:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 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
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
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 New York?
Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 2 hours ahead of New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Denver time to New York time?
Add +2h to Denver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Denver is 11:00 AM in New York.
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Denver.
What is the best time to call New York from Denver?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Denver or New York?
Denver is 2 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Denver it is 2:00 PM in New York.
Do Denver and New York use different time zones?
Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Denver and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Denver–New York difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +2h 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 New York?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Denver and New York?
New York is +2h 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 New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
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 New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Denver and New York?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and New York works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (+2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Denver and New York compare in size?
Denver has a population of approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while New York has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 20.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Denver and New York?
Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station. New York is famous for Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square.
Do Denver and New York have stock exchanges?
Yes. Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and New York has the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). The +2h 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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Denver, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Denver (MST), it is +2h later in New York (EST).
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