What time zone is Ouray in?

Ouray currently uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.

When is the next clock change in Ouray?

Clocks in Ouray move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from MDT (UTC−06:00) to MST (UTC−07:00)

Current Time in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, USA

3:23:53 AM

03:23:53

Sunday, September 13, 2026

MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Ouray is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ouray

Sunrise6:51 AMSolar noon1:06 PMSunset7:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,008
Elevation: 2,375 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 01' N / 107° 40' W

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Clock changes in Ouray

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Solar noon: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 29 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 7:47 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:53 AM – 8:18 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:21 AM – 8:50 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination8%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:51 AM (east, 84.8°)
Sunset: 7:20 PM (west, 275.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 29 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:06 PM (55.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 7:47 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 8:18 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 8:50 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:35 AM (east, 106.0°)
Moonset: 8:25 PM (west, 250.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, September 13	6:51 AM	7:20 PM	12 hr 29 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:52 AM	7:19 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:53 AM	7:17 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:54 AM	7:16 PM	12 hr 22 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:54 AM	7:14 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:55 AM	7:13 PM	12 hr 17 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:56 AM	7:11 PM	12 hr 15 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Colorado

Mon, Oct 5, 2026Frances Xavier Cabrini Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ouray in?: Ouray currently uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.
When is the next clock change in Ouray?: Clocks in Ouray move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from MDT (UTC−06:00) to MST (UTC−07:00)
Is Ouray currently on daylight saving time?: Ouray is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Ouray right now?: Ouray is currently UTC−06:00