Idaho Time Zone
Idaho spans two time zones: most of the state is in Mountain Time (MT), while the northern panhandle follows Pacific Time (PT). See current local time for Idaho.
🗺️ Idaho Time Zone: Current local time in Idaho is shown above. Idaho follows Mountain Time (MT) (UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST)).
About the Idaho time zone
Idaho is primarily in the Mountain Time (MT) zone. Parts of Idaho also fall in Pacific Time (PT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Idaho observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Idaho Time Zone
Idaho spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Mountain Time (MT) (UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST)). Northern panhandle counties including Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone follows Pacific Time (PT) (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST)). Idaho observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Idaho in?
Idaho is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone (UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Idaho observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Idaho observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Idaho?
The standard UTC offset for Idaho is UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.