Thornton — Local Time

05:18:42

Sunday, July 19, 2026

EDT(Eastern Daylight Time)UTC-4

Sunrise

05:21

Sunset

20:24

Day Length

15h 2m

Solar Noon

12:53

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 04:47 · Civil Dusk: 20:58

Golden hour · Morning

05:21 – 06:04

Golden hour · Evening

19:41 – 20:24

-2min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

EST → EDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour

EDT → ESTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour

Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 105d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 22%

Moonrise: 10:44 · Moonset: 23:08

First Quarter · 3d

Time Difference

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Thornton, United States

43° 54' N, 71° 41' W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Thornton?

The current local time in Thornton, United States is displayed above in real-time. Thornton uses the EDT timezone (UTC-4).

Does Thornton observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Thornton observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Thornton?

Today in Thornton, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 20:24. The total day length is 15h 2m.

What is the UTC offset for Thornton?

Thornton is in the EDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.