Los Angeles (Pacific) to Denver (Mountain) — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → MT (UTC-6). Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
Denver (Mountain)
Oct 7, 2026, 5:54 AM
Sample times — PT to MT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and Denver (Mountain)Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Denver (Mountain) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) PT MT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC−7 Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC−6 Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC−7 Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Denver (Mountain) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | PT | MT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC−7 | Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−6 | Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC−7 | Denver (Mountain) is 1 hour ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Pacific to Mountain Time is a one-hour conversion held constant by a shared daylight saving calendar. Los Angeles–Denver comes up for outdoor-industry business, regional sports, and West Coast teams with a Rockies satellite office.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and Denver (Mountain)?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from PT to MT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Denver (Mountain)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and the US Mountain region?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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