Current Time in Derby, Adams County, Colorado, USA

8:47:32 PM

20:47:32

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

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Derby is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Derby

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:43 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Colorado
County
Adams County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
7,685
Elevation
1,563 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 50' N / 104° 55' W
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Clock changes in Derby

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
(31.8° 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 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 54 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 51 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Derby

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Plan around Derby

Upcoming public holidays in Colorado

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

Nearby places

Commerce CityAdams County4 kmSThorntonAdams County6 kmNWSherrelwoodAdams County7 kmWNorthglennAdams County8 kmNWWestminsterAdams County10 kmWDenverDenver County12 kmSWAuroraAdams County14 kmSEArvadaJefferson County15 kmWWheat RidgeJefferson County16 kmSWBroomfieldBroomfield County17 kmNWBrightonAdams County18 kmNELakewoodJefferson County20 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Derby in?
Derby 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 Derby?
Clocks in Derby 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 Derby observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Derby observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Derby?
Derby is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer