Current Time in Utah

Mountain Time (MST/MDT) · Salt Lake City · UTC−7 / UTC−6

Current Time in Utah
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MT · UTC-7 / UTC-6Observes DSTPop. ~3.4 Million

Utah Time Facts

Time Zone
Mountain Time (MT)
UTC Offset
UTC-7 (standard) / UTC-6 (DST)
Daylight Saving
Yes — clocks spring forward in March
IANA Identifier
America/Denver
Single Time Zone
Entire state on Mountain Time
Population
~3.4 million (2024 est.)

Silicon Slopes — Utah's Tech Boom

Utah's tech corridor, known as “Silicon Slopes,” stretches from Salt Lake City south through Lehi, Provo, and Orem. It's home to major tech companies including Qualtrics, Pluralsight, Domo, Lucid Software, and Vivint, plus large operations from Adobe, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.

The name “Silicon Slopes” is a nod to both Silicon Valley and the Wasatch Mountains that form the dramatic backdrop to the corridor. Utah consistently ranks among the top states for economic growth, with one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in the US.

Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, making it one of the few cities to host the Games twice. The annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City (founded by Robert Redford) is the premier independent film festival in the world.

The Mighty Five — Utah's National Parks

Utah is the only state with five national parks, collectively marketed as “The Mighty Five.” They draw over 10 million visitors annually:

Zion National Park
4.7M/yr visitors
The Narrows, Angels Landing
Arches National Park
1.8M/yr visitors
2,000+ natural stone arches
Bryce Canyon National Park
2.4M/yr visitors
Hoodoo formations, dark skies
Canyonlands National Park
911K/yr visitors
Island in the Sky, vast canyons
Capitol Reef National Park
1.4M/yr visitors
Waterpocket Fold, remote beauty

Major Utah Cities — All on Mountain Time

Salt Lake City
Pop. 200K
State capital, 2002 Olympics
West Valley City
Pop. 140K
SLC metro, diverse community
Provo
Pop. 115K
BYU, Silicon Slopes south
West Jordan
Pop. 116K
SLC suburban hub
St. George
Pop. 100K
Gateway to Zion, retirement
Park City
Pop. 8K
Sundance, 2002 Olympic venues

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Utah right now?
Utah uses Mountain Time. Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and all Utah cities are on MST (UTC−7) in winter and MDT (UTC−6) during Daylight Saving Time. The live clock above shows the current time in Utah.
What time zone is Salt Lake City in?
Salt Lake City is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver). Salt Lake City uses MST (UTC−7) during standard time (November to March) and MDT (UTC−6) during Daylight Saving Time (March to November). Salt Lake City is on the same time as Denver, Albuquerque, and Boise.
Does Utah observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Utah observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (from MST UTC−7 to MDT UTC−6) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November. Note: neighboring Arizona does not observe DST, making Arizona the same time as Utah in summer but 1 hour behind Utah in winter.
What is the time difference between Utah and New York?
Utah (Mountain Time) is always 2 hours behind New York (Eastern Time). When it is noon in New York, it is 10:00 AM in Salt Lake City. Both states observe DST on the same schedule, so the 2-hour difference is constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Utah and the UK?
Salt Lake City (MST, UTC−7) is 7 hours behind London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During US Daylight Saving Time, Salt Lake City moves to MDT (UTC−6), making it 6 hours behind London (GMT). When both the US and UK are on summer time, Salt Lake City (MDT) is 7 hours behind London (BST, UTC+1).
What is the time difference between Utah and Arizona?
Utah (MST/MDT) and Arizona (MST year-round, no DST) differ seasonally. In winter (both on MST), Utah and Arizona are on the same time. In summer, Utah moves to MDT (UTC−6) but Arizona stays on MST (UTC−7), making most of Arizona 1 hour behind Utah from March to November. (The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe MDT, matching Utah in summer.)

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Utah: America/Denver (MST/MDT, Mountain Time).