Current Time in Fort Collins, United States
Fort Collins is on Mountain Standard Time – MST (UTC−7) right now. It switches to MDT (UTC−6) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Fort Collins
| Time zone | Mountain Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Denver |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
Time difference between Fort Collins and other cities
Daylight saving time in Fort Collins
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
Fort Collins time FAQ
What time is it in Fort Collins right now?
Fort Collins is on MST (UTC−7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Fort Collins, updated every second.
What time zone is Fort Collins in?
Fort Collins is in Mountain Standard Time, abbreviated MST, UTC−7. Its IANA time zone id is America/Denver.
Does Fort Collins observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the time difference between Fort Collins and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Fort Collins.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.