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Time zone in North Dakota

Central TimeCentral Standard Time · UTC−6
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Mountain TimeMountain Standard Time · UTC−7
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North Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in most of the state, including Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks, and Mountain Time in the southwestern corner, including Dickinson. North Dakota observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.

North Dakota's time zones

Central Time

Used in most of the state, including Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks.

Mountain Time

Used in the southwestern corner, including Dickinson.

Cities in North Dakota

Questions

What time zone is North Dakota in?

North Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in most of the state, including Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks, and Mountain Time in the southwestern corner, including Dickinson.

Does North Dakota have two time zones?

Yes. North Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in most of the state, including Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks, and Mountain Time in the southwestern corner, including Dickinson.

Does North Dakota observe daylight saving time?

North Dakota observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.

What time is it in North Dakota right now?

The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in North Dakota.

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