Current Time in Fort Collins
About Fort Collins
Fort Collins is located in United States, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 170,924. It runs on America/Denver time, currently UTC-6:00 relative to UTC. Fort Collins observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited States
- Population170,924
- Latitude40.5853°
- Longitude-105.0844°
- Time zoneAmerica/Denver
- Current UTC offsetUTC-6:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Collins Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Fort Collins's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Fort Collins
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United States National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Tue, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 21 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 18 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 2 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Fort Collins observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to MDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to MST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Fort Collins
What time zone is Fort Collins in?
Fort Collins, United States uses the America/Denver time zone. It is currently on MDT (UTC-6:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Fort Collins observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Fort Collins observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to MST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins today?
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:26 PM in Fort Collins today, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Fort Collins and New York City?
New York City is 2 hours ahead of Fort Collins right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is currently UTC-6:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.