Current Time in North Dakota
Most of North Dakota, including Fargo and the capital Bismarck, is on Central Time. A few southwestern counties near the Montana border are on Mountain Time instead.
Capital
Bismarck
Time zone(s)
Central Time / Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
790,000
A split time zone state
Most of North Dakota, including Fargo and the capital Bismarck, is on Central Time. A few southwestern counties near the Montana border are on Mountain Time instead.
Cities in North Dakota
North Dakota vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota is split between two time zones. Most of North Dakota, including Fargo and the capital Bismarck, is on Central Time. A few southwestern counties near the Montana border are on Mountain Time instead.
Does North Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes, North Dakota observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is North Dakota's capital and what time zone is it in?
Bismarck is North Dakota's capital.