Current Time in Fargo, United States
Fargo is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Fargo
America/Chicago
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Time zone of Fargo
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Fargo and other cities
Daylight saving time in Fargo
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Fargo time FAQ
What time is it in Fargo right now?
Fargo is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Fargo, updated every second.
What time zone is Fargo in?
Fargo is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Fargo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Fargo and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Fargo.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.