Utah Time Zone
Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT)
Salt Lake City, Utah
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What Time Is It In Utah?
Complete Utah Time Zone Guide
Mountain Time Zone
Utah operates on Mountain Time Zone (MT), which is UTC-7 during Mountain Standard Time (MST) and UTC-6 during Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). The state observes daylight saving time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Daylight Saving Time
Utah follows daylight saving time, "springing forward" one hour in March and "falling back" in November. During MDT (summer), Utah is 2 hours behind Eastern Time and 1 hour ahead of Pacific Time.
Major Utah Cities
All Utah cities including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, Orem, Sandy, and Ogden share the same time zone. There are no time zone differences within the state of Utah.
Utah Time Compared to Other Zones
See how Utah time compares to major time zones
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Eastern Time
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Central Time
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Pacific Time
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Utah Time Zone Facts
Interesting facts about time in Utah
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Time Zone History
Utah has been in the Mountain Time Zone since territorial days. The standardization of time zones across the United States helped establish Utah's current time zone boundaries.
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Solar Time Difference
Utah's solar noon occurs approximately 24 minutes after clock noon due to its position within the Mountain Time Zone and the equation of time variations throughout the year.
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Statewide Uniformity
Unlike some states, Utah maintains a single time zone throughout the entire state, making it easier for business and communication across all Utah communities.
Utah Business Hours Guide
When to contact Utah businesses and organizations
Government Offices
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
Monday - Friday
Most Utah state and local government offices operate during standard business hours in Mountain Time.
Banks & Financial
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
Monday - Friday
Utah banks typically open at 9 AM and close at 5 PM, with some offering Saturday hours.
Retail Stores
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM MT
Monday - Saturday
Most retail establishments in Utah operate on extended hours, with Sunday hours often reduced.
Planning Your Utah Visit
Time zone considerations for Utah travelers
Time Zone Travel Tips
- Flying from the East Coast? You'll gain 2 hours when traveling to Utah.
- Driving from California? Set your clocks forward 1 hour when entering Utah.
- Most smartphones automatically adjust to local time when you arrive in Utah.
- Ski resorts and national parks operate on Mountain Time year-round.
Daylight Saving Time in Utah
Spring Forward
Second Sunday in March
2:00 AM → 3:00 AM
Fall Back
First Sunday in November
2:00 AM → 1:00 AM