Time Thornton - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 6 h (MDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 7 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 6 h (MDT) |
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What time is it in Thornton?
The current time in Thornton is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Thornton is in United States, in the America/Denver time zone. Thornton is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Thornton is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 10:00 in Thornton.
Time zone and clock changes in Thornton
| Time zone | America/Denver |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Thornton
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Thornton at 07:16 and sets at 18:11 (local time), giving 10 h 55 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:44.
More about Thornton
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Thornton
What time is it in Thornton right now?
The current time in Thornton is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Denver time zone.
What is the time difference between Thornton and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 10:00 in Thornton.
Does Thornton observe daylight saving time?
Thornton is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Thornton is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Thornton?
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Thornton at 07:16 and sets at 18:11 (local time), giving 10 h 55 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:44.
