| State: | North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | ND |
| State Capital: | Bismarck |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
Time Zones Currently Being Used in North Dakota
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -7 | MST | Mountain Standard Time | Dickinson | Fri, 6:54:41 am |
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Bismarck | Fri, 7:54:41 am |
Generalized Time Zones in North Dakota
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Mountain Time | UTC -7:00 / -6:00 | Fri, 6:54:41 am |
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Fri, 7:54:41 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in North Dakota
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | MDT | Mountain Daylight Time | Mar 14, 2027 |
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 14, 2027 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
North Dakota
7:54
41
am
Friday, November 13, 2026
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