MDT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Denver · Mountain Daylight Time
13:57:23
Thursday, May 14, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
19:57:23
Thursday, May 14, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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Daylight Saving status right now

MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: MDT observes DST while UTC does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MDT starts or ends DST.

When can MDT and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Denver (MDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 MDT (15:00–16:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour MDT to UTC conversion table

MDT time (Denver)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu09:00 ThuUTC working
04:00 Thu10:00 ThuUTC working
05:00 Thu11:00 ThuUTC working
06:00 Thu12:00 ThuUTC working
07:00 Thu13:00 ThuUTC working
08:00 Thu14:00 ThuUTC working
09:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu17:00 ThuMDT working
12:00 Thu18:00 ThuMDT working
13:00 Thu19:00 ThuMDT working
14:00 Thu20:00 ThuMDT working
15:00 Thu21:00 ThuMDT working
16:00 Thu22:00 ThuMDT working
17:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Sun today in Denver and UTC

Denver
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:07
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in Denver or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MDT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 6 hours ahead MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MDT or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
MDT: observes daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MDT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 MDT (15:00–16:00 UTC), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Denver?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Denver (MDT), it is 18:00 Thu in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MDT and UTC?+
MDT maps to "America/Denver" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Denver ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Denver (MDT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 6 hours ahead MDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MDT and UTC?+
MDT is UTC-06:00 (MDT) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both MDT and UTC?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 MDT.