Current Time in Thornton, United States
Thornton currently observes Mountain Daylight Time (MST/MDT, UTC−6).
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About Thornton
Thornton is a city in the United States. Thornton keeps America/Denver time (UTC−7). It shares this time zone with Denver and El Paso.
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Thornton time zone details
Clocks in Thornton move back 1 hour to MST (UTC−7) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Thornton in?
Thornton is in the America/Denver time zone and observes Mountain Daylight Time (MST/MDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−6.
What is the current time in Thornton?
It is currently 1:44 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Thornton, United States.
Does Thornton observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Thornton move back 1 hour to MST (UTC−7) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Thornton today?
Sunrise today is at 5:52 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM — 14 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
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