North Dakota Time Zone
North Dakota spans two time zones: most of the state is in Central Time (CT), while the southwestern corner follows Mountain Time (MT). See current local time for North Dakota.
🗺️ North Dakota Time Zone: Current local time in North Dakota is shown above. North Dakota follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)).
About the North Dakota time zone
North Dakota is primarily in the Central Time (CT) zone. Parts of North Dakota also fall in Mountain Time (MT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. North Dakota 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 North Dakota Time Zone
North Dakota spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). Southwestern corner including Bowman, Adams, Slope, Hettinger, Grant, and parts of Stark, Billings, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Williams, and Dunn counties follows Mountain Time (MT) (UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST)). North Dakota observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does North Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Dakota observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for North Dakota?
The standard UTC offset for North Dakota is UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.