What time is it in Highlands Ranch right now?

Highlands Ranch is on America/Denver, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Highlands Ranch in?

Highlands Ranch uses the IANA time zone America/Denver, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Highlands Ranch observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.

What time do the sun rise and set in Highlands Ranch today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:03 AM and sets at about 8:08 PM local time in Highlands Ranch, giving roughly 14h 5m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:06 PM.

United States · Colorado

Current local time in Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch keeps time on the America/Denver zone, currently UTC−6. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

08:52

Fri, Jul 31UTC−6

Highlands Ranch time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Denver
Current UTC offset: UTC−6
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−7
Country: United States
Region: Colorado
Coordinates: 39.55°, -104.97°
Population: 96,713
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Highlands Ranch today

Computed from Highlands Ranch's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Solar noon: 1:06 PM
Day length: 14h 5m
Civil dawn: 5:28 AM
Civil dusk: 8:43 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:36 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:35 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Highlands Ranch time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Highlands Ranch is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:52 AM	1h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:52 PM	7h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:52 PM	10h behind
TokyoJapan	11:52 PM	15h behind

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Working with Highlands Ranch time

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Highlands Ranchtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Highlands Ranch right now?: Highlands Ranch is on America/Denver, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Highlands Ranch in?: Highlands Ranch uses the IANA time zone America/Denver, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Highlands Ranch observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.
What time do the sun rise and set in Highlands Ranch today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:03 AM and sets at about 8:08 PM local time in Highlands Ranch, giving roughly 14h 5m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:06 PM.