Denver to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver. When it is noon in Denver, it is 11:00 in Los Angeles.
Denver (UTC-6) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 17:00 in Denver, it's 16:00 in Los Angeles
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Denver & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,335 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.6h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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11:40
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Denver
05:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Denver
08:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Denver
11:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Denver
14:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Denver
17:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Denver
20:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Denver
23:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Denver
02:00
Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Denver ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver. When it is 12:00 noon in Denver, it is 11:00 in Los Angeles. Denver operates on America/Denver (UTC-6), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Denver?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Denver and Los Angeles. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Denver time (09:00–17:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Denver to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Denver and Los Angeles
The distance between Denver and Los Angeles is approximately 1,335 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.