Utah Time Now
Time Zone
Mountain Time
Quick Answer
Utah uses Mountain Time — MST (UTC-7) or MDT (UTC-6) during DST.
Same time as Denver, and 2 hours behind New York.
What Time Zone Is Utah In?
Utah is entirely in the Mountain Time Zone, using the IANA timezone America/Denver. During standard time, Utah follows MST (UTC-7). During daylight saving time (March–November), it shifts to MDT (UTC-6). This applies to all Utah cities including Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, and Moab.
Utah Time Differences
| Location | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York (ET) | +2h |
| Chicago (CT) | +1h |
| Los Angeles (PT) | −1h |
| London (GMT/BST) | +7h / +7h |
| Colorado (MT) | Same |
Utah and Colorado share the same Mountain Time zone.
Utah Time for Skiing and National Parks
Utah is renowned for its world-class skiing (Park City, Alta, Snowbird) and five national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef). Visitors from around the world need to confirm the current Utah time for lift ticket purchases, ranger-led programs, flight arrivals, hotel check-ins, and event schedules.