Current Time in Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado, USA

8:47:38 PM

20:47:38

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

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Fort Carson is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Fort Carson

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset4:45 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
El Paso County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,813
Elevation
1,780 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 44' N / 104° 47' W
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Clock changes in Fort Carson

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 05 min1 min 53 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 05 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.9° 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 05 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 01 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 59 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Fort Carson

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