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Time Difference: Denver to Los Angeles

🇺🇸DenverUTC-7
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🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Denver, US
Tue, Jul 14
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Los Angeles, US
Tue, Jul 14

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Time Difference
1 hour
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver
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Denver vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Denver (US) uses the America/Denver timezone at UTC-7, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Denver and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am–5pm in Denver, which is 9am–4pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

DenverLos AngelesStatus
6am5amDenver early, Los Angeles asleep
7am6amDenver early, Los Angeles early
8am7amDenver early, Los Angeles early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmDenver evening, Los Angeles evening
7pm6pmDenver evening, Los Angeles evening
8pm7pmDenver evening, Los Angeles evening
9pm8pmDenver evening, Los Angeles evening
10pm9pmDenver late evening, Los Angeles evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Denver and Los Angeles

Both Denver and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour ahead year-round.

Distance between Denver and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
1,336 km
Direct flight time
~2h 34m

Denver and Los Angeles are 1,336 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 34m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Denver is currently 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Denver ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Denver is currently 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Denver?
When it's 9 AM in Denver, it's 8am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Denver and Los Angeles?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Denver, which is 9am–4pm in Los Angeles. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Denver and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Denver and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Denver and Los Angeles?
Denver and Los Angeles are 1,336 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 34 minutes.