Current Time in Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA

9:01:17 PM

21:01:17

MST (Mountain Standard Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Central City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Central City

Sunrise6:46 AMSolar noon11:46 AMSunset4:46 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Colorado
County
Gilpin County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
724
Elevation
2,594 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 48' N / 105° 30' W
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Clock changes in Central City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 00 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 00 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 00 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Central City

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Upcoming public holidays in Colorado

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Central City in?
Central City uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.
When is the next clock change in Central City?
Clocks in Central City move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from MST (UTC−07:00) to MDT (UTC−06:00)
Does Central City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central City observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Central City?
Central City is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer