Time in Thornton, United States now
3:40:09 AM
Saturday, July 4, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
Time zone
MDT
UTC-06:00
America/Denver
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:31 PM
Day length 14h 55m
Solar noon 1:04 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Colorado (8)
Thornton facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.8680, -104.9719
- Population
- 133,451
Frequently asked
What time is it in Thornton right now?
The current local time in Thornton is shown above and updates live every second. Thornton is on MDT (UTC-06:00).
What time zone is Thornton in?
Thornton uses the America/Denver time zone, currently MDT (UTC-06:00).
Is Thornton on daylight saving time?
Yes. Thornton is currently observing daylight saving time (MDT, UTC-06:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Thornton and New York?
New York is +2h relative to Thornton (New York is currently 5:40 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
